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What can I do as well as running?

  • 20-03-2012 10:00pm
    #1
    dubbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭


    I currently run about 4 times a week, a mix of shorter and longer runs. I know I need to do more than this, but I'm confused between doing weights, or yoga, or pilates, or cross training. I know ideally I would do a mixture of all these, but I'm time limited (work full time, college part time). I want to keep up the running, but what should I add to this?

    I'm 5foot 3, 9 stone female, looking to lose a few pounds and tone up. I know a lot of this is diet, I'm eating 1500 cals a day (myfitnesspal), and would really appreciate any advice.

    Thanks for reading!


Comments

  • #2
    newrunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭newrunner


    Hi Dubbo,

    I would also be very interested in this, as I generally only run, plus the odd bit of toning/pilates work.

    Thanks!


  • #3
    discus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭discus


    I do a fairly heavy running routine myself OP, I do think it's wise to incorporate a basic strength program into your routine. My experience of doing running-only is that I tend to get a recurring knee/hip pain aka IT band friction (runners knee!), which is apparently down to the fact that my VMO (vestes medialis obliques?), hamstrings or glutes are not exercised as they should be by just doing running week in, week out. So now I incorporate old strength programs* that I have in order to make sure these issues dont come back.

    * from Barry.Oglesby, I was a client before I left Ireland.

    TL;DR it's worth seeing if you could do some prehab on your lower body to avoid injuries.


  • #4
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    If you want to improve the look of your body ('tone up') then do weights. And dont be afraid to learn to lift heavy. YOU WONT GET BULKY! Bodyweight exercises are beneficial too, and easy. No equipment or classes required.

    Other good stuff to do for general variety/crosstraining:

    Cycling (spinning)
    Swimming
    Circuits
    Yoga


  • #5
    dubbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭dubbo


    Oryx wrote: »
    If you want to improve the look of your body ('tone up') then do weights. And dont be afraid to learn to lift heavy. YOU WONT GET BULKY! Bodyweight exercises are beneficial too, and easy. No equipment or classes required.



    Thanks for your reply, I have never really done weights (only tiny ones), is there a program for women I could try? How often would I need to do weights a week?

    Really appreciate the guidance thanks!


  • #6
    netball28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭netball28


    Dubbo, I'm in the same boat: 5ft 5, 8st 13lbs (on a good day- 5ft4, 9st on a bad one!) and run 5miles 2-3 times a week. I use myfitesspal also and maintain a diet of approx 1200 calories a day. I'm aiming for a half marathon this June/July and have a training plan that I'm (loosely!) working to. I find that my feet are so sore and blistered after each run that I cannot get out two days in a row, unless it's for a quick 3miles here and there (new runners needed I assume?). I would love to tone up my tummy; I'm generally happy with everything else but I cannot get rid of the weight from this particular area: sit ups/crunches don't seem to work. I try to skip (a.k.a. jump rope!) for 20mins once a week also. I eat a large amount of fruit between 8:30am and 5pm (up to 6/7pieces), could this be the reason I'm holding on to my gut?? My eating habits are very good, especially with Lent at the min!!

    Does anyone have any suggestions on where I'm going wrong or on better snack alternatives?


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