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  • 08-06-2009 10:15pm
    #1
    doledude86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭


    Hey Guys,

    Need advice, Im a 23 year old who is a long admirer of running and have recently intensived how often I run, I love the idea of doing the Dublin Marathon, My dad has completed every one and hope I can achieve a similiar feat, I plan on doing the Lifestyle series in the summer after I ran the Dub 5mile classic in a decent first timer time of 34mins 52seconds. I am wondering if there is a weights training regime which would compliment my running as I am running about 8km three to four times a week. Any advice would be great!


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  • #2
    RoyMcC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭RoyMcC


    Too right that's a good time for a first race! You'll fly a marathon if you approach it in the proper manner and with dedication.

    Weights. Yes, perhaps a little gym routine by way of cross-training on your non-running days wouldn't harm. More effective would be a regular core strengthening workout.

    But generally you'll only improve your running significantly by...running. The race series is a good idea, but you'd best start getting used to longer time on your feet. Longer and slower.

    Keep us posted and good luck.


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