I figured I would ask here, since you guys are the strongest. I don't consider myself a "power lifter" per se, but my main goal in lifting has always been strength.
At some point in the next few months I intend to really focus on running, but every time I have done this in the past, my lifts have gone down dramatically. There are other reasons for that besides just running (went to high reps, less weight, less protein), but somehow I get the feeling that either I can be a good runner or a good lifter.
Is there any way to get good at running without losing strength? Or even perhaps gaining strength still (even if very, very slowly). Has anyone here accomplished this?
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03-08-2009, 02:06 PM #1
Is being good at running and being good at lifting/strength gains mutually exlusive?
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03-08-2009, 03:09 PM #3
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i ran a 1:26 half marathon about a year and half ago. its possible. but its difficult, and i've decided its easier to focus on one task and excell, which at the moment, is powerlifting.
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03-08-2009, 04:50 PM #6
Eventually you'll have to focus on one or the other. Long distance running is the complete opposite of powerlifting, and when you get really strong the effects of running will really show.
You should settle for sprinting, IMO. Sprinting is more useful and it uses the fast twitch fibers that are so fundamental in powerlifting.
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03-08-2009, 05:03 PM #7
i have been running way more than ever lately, and to be honest my strength has been increasing pretty well. ive just been eating and sleeping more
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03-08-2009, 05:33 PM #8
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03-08-2009, 05:43 PM #9
I hate these threads, usually results in people saying:my 400lb deadlift hasn't gone down a bit!
Who gives a whoop.
The question is, why do you strength train? how important is it?
As everyone else said, keep up your food and sleep.
There have been a few top guys that run and do cardio, but its all done so not to eat into strength gainsSFW
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03-08-2009, 09:26 PM #12
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As long as you don't want to run for very long its not that hard.
If you can run a mile in your deadlift (every 100 pounds = 1 minute) then you're at an elite level of the combination of strength and semi distance running.Team Super Awesome!
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03-09-2009, 01:55 AM #15
Depends largely on the distance. You can improve your conditioning quite a bit without much running. HIIT, EDT, Sprints can all lead to great gains so that you are good in both aspects and successful strongmen employ such methods to stay fit when it comes to conditioning.
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03-09-2009, 02:31 PM #19
EDT= escalating density training
trying to do X work in Y time and trying to progressively increase X. e.g. as many bw squats in 5 min, as many reps with 85% of 1rm for bench in 3 min, etc.
You can read all about it on t-nation.com. Charles Staley popularized this method of training and he has various programs utilizing this protocol.
Haux running multiple miles at moderate pace is probably the last thing you want to do for conditioning efficiency and least detriment to your strength training.6'0 215 lb
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03-09-2009, 02:49 PM #20
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03-09-2009, 02:50 PM #21
Would this be similar to Dog Crapp training? It sounds like it. As for your last statement, mind rephrasing? I think I am confused here, seems like you are saying opposite things.
Running X miles at Y pace is the last thing I want to do... BUT
It is also the least detrimental to my strength training?
If it is least detrimental, wouldn't I want to do that?Sig line can't be a novel
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03-09-2009, 06:09 PM #24
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for me i pretty much can't run a lot while powerlifting. i don't recover well and it hurts my gains. suits me fine because i cannot stand running anything over a mile unless its for sports. 200m and under is prolly my favorite. i'd much rather 16 high intensity 100m sprints with a break in between each than a full mile at a medium intensity.
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