Weightlifting for Runners

[Lightman009]

I am trying to transform my body into a runner's body and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on different exercises to try.

 

[Lightman009]

OR..Should I just continue with my usual split that hits every muscle group over 4 days. I want to cut it to 3 days, so that I have more time to run. I was thinking something like-

Mon.-Chest,abs
Tues-Run
Wed-Biceps and Back, obliques
Thur-Run
Fri-Triceps and Shoulders,abs
Sat-Run

I feel my legs get worked enough from running, so I dont plan on working them anymore.

 

[P-funk]

Running and working legs are two completely different stimuluses and you need both, especially if you want to be a good runner. Don't skimp on leg day. What kind of runnging are you trying to do, sprint or distance?? How competetive are you or do you want to be?? What are your running goals?? Olympics?

 

[dymas]

I agree with P-funk - you should really keep doing legs on top of running.

I used to think I got plently of excerise for my legs with cycling (ride over 200 miles a week) so I stopped working out legs in the gym. Finally after months of getting passed by my riding partner I started working out the legs again. What a difference...have more power and a much clearer pedal stroke. Well worth the time spent in the gym.

 

[Mudge]

Bikers absolutely work legs with a vengeance, and honestly will purposely try to dump upper body weight if they are seriously competitive.

 

[Lightman009]

I have no competitive ambition, I just want to get leaner and improve my cardiovascular. For the most part it is distance, not marathon style, but like a couple miles.

 

[Mudge]

I would just do normal training and watch the diet, I see no reason for anything fancy

 

[Lightman009]

yeah thats what i figured.

 

[ponyboy]

My advice for runners is always to make sure when you're weight training you're training your support mechanisms (tendons and ligaments) through your exercises and making sure to balance things out to reduce risk of injury through your sport. Upper body is just as important as lower body for support and proper balance.