Gym for runners

Slideways

I’m sure this has been discussed before but with search the way that it is it’s not easy find specific threads.

I just wondering of the seasoned runners here, who goes to the gym regularly and trains legs?

What sort of sets/reps and exercises do you do to compliment your running?

I normally do 3 sets of 8-10 reps. Routine is normally squats, split squats, seated calf raises, leg press, prone hamstring curls and standing calf raises.

interested to hear from others, esp with regards reps/heavy/light etc

Cheers

cormac1111

Hi,

Whilst not specifically answering your question, I would recommend Richard Blagrove's book, 'Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Athletes'. I base my gym work on his advice. He has spoken on a number of podcasts too, so might be worth a search for him there.

You could get advice from a lot of sources but, in my opinion, listening to too many sources can cause confusion. Blagrove has the qualifications and his advice seems pretty sound. Somewhere to start, anyway.

As they say, don't let the search for a perfect plan get in the way of a good plan. Seems what you're doing already isn't a bad plan.

Hope that helps.

Slideways

Thanks for the info and the encouragement.

There’s some very mixed messages in regard to weights and reps. I’ll give the book a go and see how it goes!

Ceepo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122114856#Comment_122114856

I wouldn't get to caught up in the weeds of sets and reps tbh.

The fact that you are doing some resistance training is going to benefit you to some degree, to what degree would depend on your ultimate goal. If you want to get the "Arnie" look then you could focus more on sets and reps. If you're trying to increase force production, tendon strength etc, and running is your priority, then just keep doing what you're doing.

Amazingly enough the evidence for strength training to reduce injuries is weak, excuse the pun🤣🤣.

Of course this doesn't mean there's no benefit, just maybe not the benefit some people think.

Awaiting a barrage of, but strength training reduce my injuries?. In 3,2,1

https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/strength-training-running-injury-prevention/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0MT5TIv8a-bgwwPvsPkxWgBhA2GBjh6abNNjXRmxOQ-tc99SPQ3Lep8Z0_aem_AZwpilMNyBcNuSQSeqV3Z3IUa9k4CRPsWf4mlYOvAPd7dENZcilQ9Nx3OId-7SGXytVXsu0hPKrxfDTHOaaNBAcs

Unknownability

Stephem Scullion has quite a few videos on this up on YouTube.