Training for a 10k, while still lifting?? need some advice

the_leprechaun · 08-20-2008, 05:37 AM

hey guys,

so my sport season has finished and i want to start training for a 10k(thought this would be a good distance to start me off) im currently doing a full body 3x per week (mon,wed,fri)

but im going to start on this 10k programme,the first week is as follows: with the milage increasing progressivly over the 8 weeks

mon- rest
tues- 2 miles (easy)
wed- 3 miles
thurs- rest
fri- 2 miles
sat- 3 miles
sunday 3.25

i really love weightlifting so dont want to stop, do you think a full body on the off days would be good, or maybe some sort of split with weightlifting in the am and running in the pm??

any help much appreciated

**P-funk** · 08-20-2008, 08:06 AM

what is the intensity of your lifting days (sets, reps, RM zones)? What is the intensity of those runs (intervals, tempo runs, straight 2 mile jogs, etc)?

When is the race? How much time do you have to prepare?

I wouldn't put the lifting on the off days. Off days are OFF! Training days are for training. Either run in the AM and lift in the PM, or run first and lift second.

GOtriSports · 08-20-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

what is the intensity of your lifting days (sets, reps, RM zones)? What is the intensity of those runs (intervals, tempo runs, straight 2 mile jogs, etc)?

When is the race? How much time do you have to prepare?

I wouldn't put the lifting on the off days. Off days are OFF! Training days are for training. Either run in the AM and lift in the PM, or run first and lift second.

I am no expert but I do remember a while ago when I was asking a similar question Built told me to never do cardio before I lift

**IainDaniel** · 08-20-2008, 09:33 AM

You are comparing apples and oranges.

This poster is focusing on running. Not aesthetics or strength.

**P-funk** · 08-20-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOtriSports

I am no expert but I do remember a while ago when I was asking a similar question Built told me to never do cardio before I lift

as iain said...goals!

Aesthetics.....lift then cardio.

offseason athletes in a general prep phase....lift then metabolic work.

inseason athletes in the competitive phase or athletes in the pre-competition phase.....sports specific preparation (running if you are a distance person. speed, agility, quickness if you are a person in a change of direction sport) then lift.

Lifting is the assistance stuff for your sport.

In bodybuilding, powerlifting, olympic lifting, etc....lifting IS your sport.

big difference.

Iain....I just passed my upper extremity ART cert.

**IainDaniel** · 08-20-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

Iain....I just passed my upper extremity ART cert.

I know I saw on your blog.... was going to post some smart ass thing there, but thought better of it

Congrats

GOtriSports · 08-20-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

as iain said...goals!

Aesthetics.....lift then cardio.

offseason athletes in a general prep phase....lift then metabolic work.

inseason athletes in the competitive phase or athletes in the pre-competition phase.....sports specific preparation (running if you are a distance person. speed, agility, quickness if you are a person in a change of direction sport) then lift.

Lifting is the assistance stuff for your sport.

In bodybuilding, powerlifting, olympic lifting, etc....lifting IS your sport.

big difference.

Iain....I just passed my upper extremity ART cert.

ahhh ok thanks for clarifying, sorry if I caused any confusion =(

**Gazhole** · 08-21-2008, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

Iain....I just passed my upper extremity ART cert.

Nice going, man

08-20-2008, 05:37 AM	#1
the_leprechaun Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dublin,IRELAND Posts: 156 Photos: 1	Training for a 10k, while still lifting?? need some advice hey guys, so my sport season has finished and i want to start training for a 10k(thought this would be a good distance to start me off) im currently doing a full body 3x per week (mon,wed,fri) but im going to start on this 10k programme,the first week is as follows: with the milage increasing progressivly over the 8 weeks mon- rest tues- 2 miles (easy) wed- 3 miles thurs- rest fri- 2 miles sat- 3 miles sunday 3.25 i really love weightlifting so dont want to stop, do you think a full body on the off days would be good, or maybe some sort of split with weightlifting in the am and running in the pm?? any help much appreciated

08-20-2008, 08:06 AM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,701	what is the intensity of your lifting days (sets, reps, RM zones)? What is the intensity of those runs (intervals, tempo runs, straight 2 mile jogs, etc)? When is the race? How much time do you have to prepare? I wouldn't put the lifting on the off days. Off days are OFF! Training days are for training. Either run in the AM and lift in the PM, or run first and lift second. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

08-20-2008, 09:33 AM	#4
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	You are comparing apples and oranges. This poster is focusing on running. Not aesthetics or strength. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

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