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bcakes81178
bcakes81178 Posts: 48
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Ok, let's start at the beginning....I get bored really easily unless what I am doing has a purpose (and I know everyone's going to say feeling better, looking better and being more healthy is your purpose.... but that stuff doesn't seem to get me going). For example, I love dancing. Just for fun. I'd love to take a dance class to burn some calories...but at the end of the day it seems like such a waste. I mean, why spend all the time and money to take a dance class when I really have nothing to show for it....I mean, what am gonna do? Bust a move in the middle of work? Then I thought maybe I could do dance competitions, but really...I'm 30, I'm overweight and I'd feel completely ridiculous hanging out with a bunch of twenty something bombshells who can probably dance circles around me.....seriously, I still love the Macarena!!!!!

Any who, you're all wondering what this has to do with running, I'm sure. Well, to the surprise of my boyfriend (who I've told numerous times that there no reason to run unless a large person with a deadly weapon is chasing you) I've decided I want to try running. I'm hoping to work my way to a 5K. This way I have a goal...and lots of 5Ks are for charities, which is even better.

Now, I've looked up online how to start running (which sounds ridiculous....but I don't want to over do it.) So I've gotten a few good ideas of how to start slow and build my way up. But I need a strength training routine to go along with my running routine.

So I guess this was a really long way of asking if anyone knows any good strength training routines for beginner runners?

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  • bcakes81178
    bcakes81178 Posts: 48
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    Ok, let's start at the beginning....I get bored really easily unless what I am doing has a purpose (and I know everyone's going to say feeling better, looking better and being more healthy is your purpose.... but that stuff doesn't seem to get me going). For example, I love dancing. Just for fun. I'd love to take a dance class to burn some calories...but at the end of the day it seems like such a waste. I mean, why spend all the time and money to take a dance class when I really have nothing to show for it....I mean, what am gonna do? Bust a move in the middle of work? Then I thought maybe I could do dance competitions, but really...I'm 30, I'm overweight and I'd feel completely ridiculous hanging out with a bunch of twenty something bombshells who can probably dance circles around me.....seriously, I still love the Macarena!!!!!

    Any who, you're all wondering what this has to do with running, I'm sure. Well, to the surprise of my boyfriend (who I've told numerous times that there no reason to run unless a large person with a deadly weapon is chasing you) I've decided I want to try running. I'm hoping to work my way to a 5K. This way I have a goal...and lots of 5Ks are for charities, which is even better.

    Now, I've looked up online how to start running (which sounds ridiculous....but I don't want to over do it.) So I've gotten a few good ideas of how to start slow and build my way up. But I need a strength training routine to go along with my running routine.

    So I guess this was a really long way of asking if anyone knows any good strength training routines for beginner runners?
  • michlingle
    michlingle Posts: 797 Member
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    Hello...good question. When I started running, I was already into a workout/"diet" routine for about 3 months before I did my first 5K. I've done 2 5ks, 2 8ks, and one 10K. And I started in June. Luckily, I have a great gym near my house and basically exercise 5 days per week. I didn't start running until late fall, so I am on hiatus and just run on the treadmill at the gym. But before my first 5k, my typical week looked like this: Mon-Spin, Tue-Advanced Step, Weds-Cardio Circuit Training, Thurs-rest, Friday-Spin, and Sat-run outside for an hour. Once the pounds started to come off I really started to love running. It's addictive, I asked for a Garmin 305 gps heart rate monitor....Chicago Marathon '09 here I come!
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
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    Since running is already a great lower body workout, I'd suggest to firm your stomach as much as you can. That will help alleviate side stitches that can be prevalent when you first start running.

    Also, tricep exercises are good so you don't get rashes when your arms rub against your body. Trust me...it happens......:embarassed:
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
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    www.coolrunning.com

    Couch to 5k program.
    9 weeks from start to finish.... unless you are me. I'm doubling up the weeks, so it will take me 18 weeks, but I haven't run in 14 years and am an asthmatic smoker. :laugh: I'm currently on week 2 of the program (for my second week of week two.. my repeat).



    EDIT: haha, you asked about strength training. Maybe if I read the entire thread more carefully next time.... doh! :embarassed:
  • mimielle
    mimielle Posts: 44 Member
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    I do a quick strength training session twice a week after a run. it takes about 40 min.

    lunges
    squats
    step ups
    hamstring curl with a ball
    pushups
    tricep
    biceps
    lateral raises or shoulder press
    do above 3*30 sec each with 30 sec rest

    10 min core
    10 min stretching
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    BodyByCrayton Posts: 27
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