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Hey kids, deadlifts and squats done. Felt a bit limp today. Have a great day kids.

Djproulx wrote: »

cdubks88 wrote: »

Just curious as I've not been to this thread, but it this for most part geared at lifting or are there folks from other walks?

I'm a runner but am looking to start strength conditioning and am planning to do so in the very near future to compliment my running.

Working currently on building back up to half-marathon training.....work in progress but I'll get there. Goal is to hit one first and foremost when it's not hotter than Hades out and before I hit the big Five-O next year.

Welcome @cdbubks88! No specific lifting focus here, we just happen to have a bunch of motivated lifters among us. I only move iron or do body weight stuff to support enduranced training and I haven't been kicked out yet.

Nice to have more runners in the group.

Appreciate the honesty. So since I'm new and not in strength conditioning/lifting yet, I have a question.....

I was thinking about working in a couple of days of complimentary strength conditioning/lifting.....just not sure where to start. I haven't lifted for a long while....like long.....and would basically just be starting over.

Didn't think squats seemed very complimentary to running but what do I know. I thought about working on upper - lats, traps etc.... what do you suggest?

cdubks88 wrote: »

Djproulx wrote: »

cdubks88 wrote: »

Just curious as I've not been to this thread, but it this for most part geared at lifting or are there folks from other walks?

I'm a runner but am looking to start strength conditioning and am planning to do so in the very near future to compliment my running.

Working currently on building back up to half-marathon training.....work in progress but I'll get there. Goal is to hit one first and foremost when it's not hotter than Hades out and before I hit the big Five-O next year.

Welcome @cdbubks88! No specific lifting focus here, we just happen to have a bunch of motivated lifters among us. I only move iron or do body weight stuff to support enduranced training and I haven't been kicked out yet.

Nice to have more runners in the group.

Appreciate the honesty. So since I'm new and not in strength conditioning/lifting yet, I have a question.....

I was thinking about working in a couple of days of complimentary strength conditioning/lifting.....just not sure where to start. I haven't lifted for a long while....like long.....and would basically just be starting over.

Didn't think squats seemed very complimentary to running but what do I know. I thought about working on upper - lats, traps etc.... what do you suggest?

Since your primary goal is running, I'd suggest working on functional strength training designed to build strength in your core and the posterior chain muscle groups. I"m thinking of movements like lunges, kettlebell squats, various plank type holds and movements, including those performed on a Swiss ball: Rollouts, stir the pot, etc. On the mat, you could do both planks and bird dogs, including ones that include back flys done with dumbbells to build stability, etc. There are also lots of good options using a TRX to build both strength and balance. And I would strongly suggest "yoga for runners" (find online). Yoga sessions build both strength as well as maintaining flexibility (which is a huge focus for me).

Since my focus is triathlon performance, I do kettlebell squats and deadlifts for the purpose of building glute/hamstring strength, primarily for increased power on the bike. Upper body work on shoulders, lats, traps, etc supports freestyle swimming, so upper body work may yield more aesthetic than functional benefits for running.

Sorry for the core dump here , but I'll end by suggesting two books by widely respected endurance writers.
Matt Fitzgerald's "Racing Weight" has an entire section dedicated to sport specific movements that support endurance training. And Joe Friel's "Fast after 50" is written to provide insight into how we can maintain/improve sport performance as we age.

Djproulx wrote: »

cdubks88 wrote: »

Djproulx wrote: »

cdubks88 wrote: »

Just curious as I've not been to this thread, but it this for most part geared at lifting or are there folks from other walks?

I'm a runner but am looking to start strength conditioning and am planning to do so in the very near future to compliment my running.

Working currently on building back up to half-marathon training.....work in progress but I'll get there. Goal is to hit one first and foremost when it's not hotter than Hades out and before I hit the big Five-O next year.

Welcome @cdbubks88! No specific lifting focus here, we just happen to have a bunch of motivated lifters among us. I only move iron or do body weight stuff to support enduranced training and I haven't been kicked out yet.

Nice to have more runners in the group.

Appreciate the honesty. So since I'm new and not in strength conditioning/lifting yet, I have a question.....

I was thinking about working in a couple of days of complimentary strength conditioning/lifting.....just not sure where to start. I haven't lifted for a long while....like long.....and would basically just be starting over.

Didn't think squats seemed very complimentary to running but what do I know. I thought about working on upper - lats, traps etc.... what do you suggest?

Since your primary goal is running, I'd suggest working on functional strength training designed to build strength in your core and the posterior chain muscle groups. I"m thinking of movements like lunges, kettlebell squats, various plank type holds and movements, including those performed on a Swiss ball: Rollouts, stir the pot, etc. On the mat, you could do both planks and bird dogs, including ones that include back flys done with dumbbells to build stability, etc. There are also lots of good options using a TRX to build both strength and balance. And I would strongly suggest "yoga for runners" (find online). Yoga sessions build both strength as well as maintaining flexibility (which is a huge focus for me).

Since my focus is triathlon performance, I do kettlebell squats and deadlifts for the purpose of building glute/hamstring strength, primarily for increased power on the bike. Upper body work on shoulders, lats, traps, etc supports freestyle swimming, so upper body work may yield more aesthetic than functional benefits for running.

Sorry for the core dump here , but I'll end by suggesting two books by widely respected endurance writers.
Matt Fitzgerald's "Racing Weight" has an entire section dedicated to sport specific movements that support endurance training. And Joe Friel's "Fast after 50" is written to provide insight into how we can maintain/improve sport performance as we age.

Fantastic feedback. Really appreciate your throughtfulness in it. Thanks!

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