Runners who lift/lifters who run?

Wiltord1982
Wiltord1982 Posts: 312 Member
edited November 16 in Goal: Maintaining Weight
I've been on here for over three years and I noticed most people I know either do one or the other, but few do both. Am I a special person? I mean, I hit the gym five mornings per week and I run as many times. I like both equally. So, anyone is into both?

Add me if you are!

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  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    I run, lift, and cycle too.
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    I do both.
  • powered85
    powered85 Posts: 297 Member
    I do both as well. Running is my main focus though. For weights I lift 5 times a week but only a few different exercises each day and not a lot of weight. Still have managed to recomp quite well compared to where I was at a few yrs ago.
  • iofred
    iofred Posts: 488 Member
    used the lift as primary, and run for cardio when I was younger so much younger than today, where now I run as a prime (focus on long-distance), and throw around weights because I love it. Whenever I think I have reached an age where I want to be focusing on just cardio I manage that for approx 2 weeks, and the urge to do weights pops up again ... probably one of the few things I am very indecisive about
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    I do both..
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    I do both but my love is running.
  • AMSmit88
    AMSmit88 Posts: 100 Member
    I do both. Will add in more runs from next month when I'm cutting.
  • fitin50s2
    fitin50s2 Posts: 111 Member
    I do both and enjoy both equally.
  • daltontf
    daltontf Posts: 63 Member
    Striving to be have decent strength via lifting and run a respectable 5K.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    triathlete who lifts - I do 5-6 days tri specific training (s/b/r); 2-3 weights and 1 yoga session a week
  • lkpducky
    lkpducky Posts: 17,645 Member
    I do both as well. It's a bit of an adjustment - lifting can make my legs tired and stiff so my running slows down, so I'm trying to strike a balance because I really like both.
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    I'll do both.

    Eventually the running program (actually cycling) hits a point that the lifting is interference, and I'm not going to get in a good lower body lifting program anyway. Or a good lifting program would ruin the cardio.

    My available workout days, and the need for recovery and repair from lifting, or not be so tired out for good lifting, gets the matching up hard to do.

    Usually drop lower body lifting eventually, and try to maintain upper program.

    I guess I could go to maintenance mode and make little or no progress, but don't like wasting the time then.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    I was doing both, after a couple of years dropped lifting to work on running, then got injured. Probably not coincidence. Working back into lifting now, and I'll pick up running again as soon as I can.
  • H_Ock12
    H_Ock12 Posts: 1,152 Member
    I do both, but my first love is lifting.
  • AJbandit88
    AJbandit88 Posts: 31 Member
    I run every day but also try to lift at least three times a week. I love lifting weights but feel like I accomplish more by running. It is an adjustment doing both but I like the change of pace.
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    edited March 2017
    Runners should be targeting 6RM.
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    both.
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    I love both!
  • BigMech
    BigMech Posts: 472 Member
    I Lift, Run and Bike. I lift 6 days week, 3 of the them with my son. I usually run 15-20 miles per week, and bike 50-75. Keeping my legs strong with the lifting has definitely helped my longevity and performance in both the running and biking.

    I want to be strong, fast and have endurance.

  • annaskiski
    annaskiski Posts: 1,212 Member
    edited March 2017
    I do both as well.

    I would like to do parkour. I keep adding parkour training exercises to my routine.
  • cqbkaju
    cqbkaju Posts: 1,011 Member
    edited March 2017
    You only have so much glycogen/ATP for your muscles and a finite recovery capability so you cannot go "100%" with running and lifting.
    I am an advocate of lifting heavy (~ 4RM to 6RM) with HIIT for "running" - sprint there & walk back, pushing a sled, that sort of stuff.

    Works for me and the fighters I coach.
    It also seems to be a good balance of strength and "cardio" but that level of effort is not for everyone.

    If I had to do only one, I would lift. If I can do both then I prioritize lifting over running.
    You will rarely need to outrun something - unless you and your friends are on an episode of COPS on either side of the law...
    The need need to move a couch or something is much more common.
    The extra muscle keeps fat gains in check while lifting helps prevent osteoporosis, raises your Basal Metabolic Rate, triggers Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption ("EPOC" / the Afterburn Effect) and offsets sarcopenia among other things.

    Steady-State cardio (like running) does not do the things lifting does.
    People who only run often lose a lot of muscle in the process which lowers their BMR.

    You should do both as best you can but balance your exercise to meet your goals.
    If you want to do marathons then obviously you need to "run" more.

    Either way, endurance is exercise-specific so running, lifting, sprints, jumping rope, swimming, etc. only helps a little with your endurance while grappling or boxing.
    You may be able to run for 5 miles but you will still be gassed after boxing or rolling for less than a minute, probably less than 30 seconds.
  • Kimblesnbits13
    Kimblesnbits13 Posts: 369 Member
    I run 2 to 3 times a week (only 3-4 miles max) and lift 3-4 times a week. I have a treadmill at home so when I'm too lazy to lift, I'll run and catch up on tv shows.
  • longshot421
    longshot421 Posts: 6 Member
    Run, bike, swim, and train jiu jitsu. I weight train 2-3 times a week as part of strength and conditioning, as well as maintain flexibility and joint health. I think weight training AT LEAST once a week is essential to improving running (or anything else!), maintaining bone density etc. As long as you lift with good form and know your limits, it can only help!
  • fitmom4lifemfp
    fitmom4lifemfp Posts: 1,572 Member
    I'm one...(though I am out of running for now due to a recovering knee!) and I know lots of folks at my gym that do both.
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    I run, lift, and do a little zumba on the side, lol. My goals right now are running-based, half marathons and my first full marathon, so currently I'm using the lifting to help maintain my lean body mass and prevent injury from running. Also, my body just looks better when I keep up with the lifting.
  • chichidachimp
    chichidachimp Posts: 109 Member
    I do both! Lifting every other day keeps the runner's knee at bay :)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I'm a runner... I need to become one who lifts....
  • cqbkaju
    cqbkaju Posts: 1,011 Member
    @lporter229 Well said. I have been trying to get this through to people for almost 30 years now.
    It is sad that people will come up with every excuse under the sun not to lift.
    Some get injured and still make excuses not to lift.
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