I should start off by saying I am not a runner. I have looked at a helpful online training program that gives me guidelines about training for the chicago half-marathon. I like to run, but I also like to workout in other ways(boxing, ab workouts, step classes etc). Is doing these to supplement my training recommended, or would it be best to focus on running?
I’m a big supporter of cross-training. I love the half. It’s my favorite distance. But I have a foot issue. Instead of running 5-6 days I week, I now just run 3, swim 2 and weight train 1. My half time is much improved, my injuries are mute, and my overall health is better.
My runs are purposeful and focused: long slow, tempo mid-distance, and speed work.
Mix up your training with activities you love and running will never be a chore.
Bad. Look, the more you use your muscles and joints and bones, the more and faster they will wear out. Conserve all your strength by laying on the couch and feel free to munch on your favorite comfort food and snacks. You only live once, right?
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Focusing on different things can improve ur condition way more than just focusing on running. I would recommend doing weight training, it will prob help the most. Only focusing on running will only get u so far.
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Bad. You must focus on running in order to ensure running the half marathon distance.
If you completed your running….let’s guess….most programs on line would put you on 5 or 6 days of running, with a long run once per week.
Ok, if you completed your running you might do some cross training like swimming, light weights etc…but going too far with the aerobics and boxing, might leave you tired. You take the risk of missing your running.
To be honest with you (I’m a triathlete), I combined the 3, swim, bike and run….but you never cut the run in favour of the other 2…the run is always the most important.
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Balance is the spice of life! You don’t need to devote 24X7 to running! Remember it’s good to warm up before boxing, step classes with a mile warm up and a mile cool down will help – just keep track of your miles and don’t overkill on your other sports.
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You should be focusing most of your endurance training on running. Not only does it condition your cardiovascular system, it will condition the muscles and joints that are needed to endure running the full distance. By all means feel free to do other exercise as a suppliment but not as a alternative.
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I’m a big supporter of cross-training. I love the half. It’s my favorite distance. But I have a foot issue. Instead of running 5-6 days I week, I now just run 3, swim 2 and weight train 1. My half time is much improved, my injuries are mute, and my overall health is better.
My runs are purposeful and focused: long slow, tempo mid-distance, and speed work.
Mix up your training with activities you love and running will never be a chore.
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