BodyPUMP and C25K - what's a good schedule??

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Mythicalbee
Mythicalbee Posts: 7
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Started using C25K to get in running form for two 5K's in May and a 10K in September. Added BodyPump this week for strength training. Prior to this month, would elliptical 3x/week for 30 minutes so didn't really need a set schedule or rest days.

Would like to do C25K 3x/week and BodyPump or other strength training class 2x/week. Is this reasonable? How should I space each workout?

Thank you for your advice!

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  • mamma1st
    mamma1st Posts: 13 Member
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    I started both C25K & Les Mills Pump DVD's the week of Jan 5. I've been doing C25K on Tues, Thurs & Sat and the Pump DVD's on Mon, Wed & Fri.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
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    When I did c25k, I alternated days with that and my other exercise routines (weights/strength, etc). Worked great through the whole c25k program - in fact three years later that's still my routine - run every other day, strength in between, always at least one rest day, two if I need it or am busy. Works great for me.
  • Mythicalbee
    Mythicalbee Posts: 7
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    Thanks for the input ladies! The only Body Pump classes I can make are Thursday and Saturday mornings, so am rescheduling to have Sun. (run) Mon (rest) Tues (run), Wed (rest), Thurs (Body pump then run) Fri (rest) Saturday (Body pump)! weirdly adds three rest days, but creates some flexibility if I need it. so far, week 4 of C25K and no shin splints, knee pain or otherwise. Sure some 'discomfort' but nothing that has kept me from running, even on consecutive days. So far loving this program!

  • Timorous_Beastie
    Timorous_Beastie Posts: 595 Member
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    AmyRhubarb wrote: »
    When I did c25k, I alternated days with that and my other exercise routines (weights/strength, etc). Worked great through the whole c25k program - in fact three years later that's still my routine - run every other day, strength in between, always at least one rest day, two if I need it or am busy. Works great for me.

    Same here. Since I only run outside, and winter weather is unpredictable, sometimes I only run twice a week, but overall, I tend to alternate running and strength training.

    I'd take a few days off from both a few days in advance when it's time for your race, though. Just a personal preference.

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