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Weights for marathon training

  • 06-07-2015 11:25pm
    #1
    Feenix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭


    Currently about to begin training for my first marathon. Prefer weight training but just want to get a marathon done. I did 5 x 5 before and for the past few months have been doing Candito. Has anyone got an idea of what would be a decent plan to do whilst training for a marathon? Its not necessarily for strength or to help with the running, I just don't want to look too skinny.


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  • #2
    Zillah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    I imagine keeping your calorie intake high is going to be the most important factor in avoiding getting skinny. If you're doing a lot of cardio then keep gorging on carbs to counter it. I don't think there is any specific plan that would sync up with marathon training specifically.

    Lift. Eat. Run, if you insist.


  • #3
    The Davestator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,498 ✭✭✭The Davestator


    It depends on which programme you choose and how many days you will be running. 3/4/5

    Normally, I just stick to upper body weights as I find I can never get a good lower body weights session in as my legs are either tired or being rested for another run.


  • #4
    Burkatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭Burkatron


    Look at the likes of CrossFitEndurance.com or Alex Viada's the Hybrid Athlete is a great resource for this form of training! http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/2015/04/01/the-hybrid-athlete/


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