Ladies who LIFT & RUN....

xcalygrl wrote: »

I'm a lifter and a runner. I usually run most days and lift 2-3 days a week (depending on how my schedule works out). I keep my runs short-ish (2-3.1 miles) and do them at lunch. I do my lifting after work (I'm currently doing Stronglifts 5x5). I also throw in one long day on the weekend where I cover 12-ish miles with my ruck on.

This looks like the kind of routine I could follow. How long have you been doing the strong lifts 5x5 ?

Mostly a runner (in half-marathon training now), but I've begun Stronglifts and enjoying it so far! Aiming for three days running, three days lifting, per week, with some variation for a fourth running day as needed.

Hey all. I've been running and lifting for about a year now. Not really focusing on distance anymore, now I'm working on speed and getting better times. I do a split lift 3-4 times a week, HIIT 3x week after lifting sessions, and usually try for 2 longer runs.

I have had a bit of down time over the winter, but my preferred routine is to jog to the gym and back (about 3.5 miles each way) and do my weights at the gym twice a week. I was on lowish weights though, so did not find this an issue (squats - 45kg, deadlifts - 60kg) I also like to do a longer run on the weekend up to about 12 miles and then another weights session where I do about 30 mins cardio at the gym to warm through, such as the bike. This worked well for me and was giving me good results. I do all of my workouts in the mornings before breakfast/work

I have done both for quite a while and fluctuate which I'm doing more of at any one time. Usually it's running though. I run trails, pavement, stairs... Anywhere! I try to log 25-35 miles/week and lift twice, yoga twice, swim once. I'm older so have a few pounds I can always lose but at the same time when I'm hitting 10 miles on trail I need fuel too. I'm at a healthy weight but have a little belly fat I would love to see gone. It's hard hitting that balance of losing fat, not muscle and also having the fuel you need for workouts. I'm trying to log my food to make sure I am getting enough protein. Would love more running friends!

I've been a runner for 9 months but have reintroduced lifting about three weeks ago. Looking to recomp my body & improve my mileage and times this year!

I love to lift and run also. I've done a few 10k races, a 10 miler and a half marathon. I'm currently training for a 10 miler that's in April. I run about 3-4 days a week and then I lift 3 times a week. Sending you a friend request.

Hi, newbie here who wants to Run & Lift. I try to lift heavy 1-2x a week, lift lighter w/ more reps 2x week. I usually do HIIT but I'm trying to focus on running and maybe do 3x a week. I havent signed up for an event, but I'm doing a 12 week 10K training schedule.

I think I'm really going to need some help because I went to do a 2 mile run today but my legs disagreed and I think it was because I did Bodypump (light to mod weights & crazy high reps! for 1 hr!) the night before.

I'm new to running but I've managed to run 3.1 miles straight on a few occasions, I just have to be more consistent and build up.

Also a noob runner/lifter! I try to lift twice a week and run twice a week, I'm currently doing strong lifts 5x5 and couch to 5k, and I signed up for a 5k race in June! Feel free to add me!

Wow, I was just wondering if such a group existed! I'm a new runner and loving it (did my first 5K in December and signed up for a 4 miler in April) but I have wanted to start Stronglifts 5X5. I'm not sure what is stopping me. Mostly, I'm afraid of doing it wrong and getting injured. Also, I wanted to know what my bodyfat percentage was before I started so I'd know what my goal was. (Just got my bodpod testing today, so there's really no more excuses!)

I've done a few weight loss challenges on MFP over the past few months and have lost just under 19 pounds, but although I probably have another 30-40 pounds to lose my real goal is to reduce my bodyfat percentage. I don't really care what I weigh as long as am toned and fit and an stronger! Also, I want my maintenance calories to be something realistic. Right now I'm eating about 1700 calories and I'm not sure I want to go much lower!

For those of you who are also trying to lose weight/fat, did you find you gained any weight or stayed the same when you added lifting? I guess that's my other fear. That I'll lose the most familiar tool I have for measuring my progress.

Happy to find this group! I just got back into running after the first of the year (after taking a 7 year break - yikes!) and am training for a half marathon (not my first, but haven't done one in 8 years, so feels like my first).

Currently running 3 days a week with one of these being a long run and using light weights the other two days. I am not able to go to a gym (have to workout early morning while kiddos are still in bed) - what do you recommend for trying to get into heavy lifting from home? Do I have to invest in a lot of equipment?

This sounds like my kind of party. I'm a runner who just started lifting. I run five days a week, strength train once and do a barre or pilates class once for core. This is a new initiative after having some minor back weakness issues during half marathon trainings each year (age 43) ... the plan for 2015 is to strengthen my glutes and core and ensure that I'll be able to run long for years to come. I'm focusing on speeding up my 5K times for 2015 and really getting my form perfected and my body strong. I can't wait to meet some of you!