strength training while training for first marathon

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utah5654

12 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

Jun 13, 2006 1:28 PM

strength training while training for first marathon

Hi I just ran my first half marathon and I am now training for a full marathon. My question is should I still strength train (I'm following Hal Higdon's program)while I'm trainig for a marathon. Would it be considered overtraining? Any advice would be appreciated!

scrumper

1 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

1. Jun 14, 2006 12:38 PM

in response to: utah5654

Re: strength training while training for first marathon

I weight trained my legs twice a week and my upper body twice a week before my first marathon. All I can say it worked for me. Especially pumping my arms with light weight (8-12LBS) in a running style.

hahn_don

79 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

2. Jun 14, 2006 1:26 PM

in response to: utah5654

Re: strength training while training for first marathon

Congrats on your first half and good luck on your first full. Which race are you running?

I posted on this in November and got some good responses. You might want to check them out...the thread is called 'Strength Training'.

I focus on core exercises for abs and back and upper body sets with 15-25 pound dumbbells at high reps. Since I run 5 days a week and cross train one day I don't do any additional leg strength training.

Hope this helps!

Don

utah5654

12 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

3. Jun 15, 2006 12:40 PM

in response to: utah5654

Re: strength training while training for first marathon

Thanks for the info! I hit the gym consistently in the winter and I feel guilt that I don't have the time to do so now that I'm focusing on running and cross training with my mountain bike. By the way, I'm training for the Park City Utah marathon. I live there so it's convenient. Has anyone done this marathon?

Jun 13, 2006 1:28 PM

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