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Running with weights

  • 19-01-2010 3:43pm
    #1
    Excaptain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 86 ✭✭


    Guys,

    I just need advice in relation to strength training.

    I'm toying with the idea of running one day a week, maybe just a mile or two with some leg weights.

    Has anyone any views on this, good idea or bad idea. Has anyone done this and how did they find it? I don't want to join a gym but want to strengthen up for 2010 season.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    Excaptain wrote: »
    I'm toying with the idea of running one day a week, maybe just a mile or two with some leg weights.

    Depends on what area of the body you are trying to build up. If looking for leg strength you might be better off running with a weighted back-pack. Leg weights place the weight at the furthest point from the fulcrum (your hips) and will only serve to slow down your leg movement while building the ability to wear heavy footwear.

    Just my 2$/ worth.


  • #3
    ecoli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    I wouldnt advise weights on the legs while running it is an old school training method that has been found to invite injury.
    In terms of strength training just to clarify i presume you are talking power within leg muscles rather than endurance and strength i would advise the following.

    Power: lower body targeted weight training such as squats etc. and plyometrics for explosive power

    Strength: hill running

    If i can get more info i can would be better able to give more advice


  • #4
    shels4ever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭shels4ever


    Excaptain wrote: »
    Guys,

    I just need advice in relation to strength training.

    I'm toying with the idea of running one day a week, maybe just a mile or two with some leg weights.

    Has anyone any views on this, good idea or bad idea. Has anyone done this and how did they find it? I don't want to join a gym but want to strengthen up for 2010 season.

    Thanks

    I'd rather do some hill running to running with weights, years ago I did try a few things, running with weights , running in shallow water but hills are your only man..


  • #5
    Excaptain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 86 ✭✭Excaptain


    Thanks for the advice guys. After reading the advice given I may just stick with the hills!

    Thanks again


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