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Hal higdon 10k plan

  • 29-10-2013 09:39PM
    #1
    lachin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭


    Hey all,

    I'm into week two of this plan. Today was meant to be 3.5k run plus strength. I skipped the strength bit cos I really have no interest in that side of training.

    Is this a mistake? Anyone tell me if it is actually important to incorporate it in with the running? Obviously it's part of the 10k plan but can I continue to skip it?

    Thanks!


Comments

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


    Tbh I suspect most runners that follow HH programmes skip the strength, cross etc. bits. They're not fundamental to progression and ultimate success.

    Clearly if you can incorporate complementary physical activities it will add to your overall conditioning but the running bits are of paramount importance.


  • #3
    Slow_Runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 606 ✭✭✭Slow_Runner


    Also, if you're prone to injury strength training becomes more important to keep the niggles at bay.


  • #4
    lachin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭lachin


    Thanks for the replies!

    I'm doing one cross training day, cycling, but I have substituted the other one for my running club. We only meet once a week and do mainly sprints, uphill sprints, press ups, burpees, running lunges etc etc. so I'm hoping those body weight exercises will suffice!


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