Alright, I've been trying to gain weight; Currently at 190. I thought being at 190 at 6'2 would be great for me because I wanted to run fast, But it's had the opposite effect. I can't even run at all because my legs feel so light half way into a run and my energy starts to drain. Not to mention that I believe I don't have any if some muscle on me. I do suspect that my cardio has something to do with this since I eat close to 2000-2700 calories a day(Try to). Should I quit cardio for now and just try to eat at 3000+? I have about 8 months until police academy so I could gain weight for 4 months and then focus hard on running for the other 4? Let me know what you guys think. I don;t want to lose weight, I feel super weak at this weight.
On a side note, I've been stuck at 190 for 1-2 months? I believe it's the calories but maybe also the cardio. I don't mind a little fat gain but I just want to at least be able to lift myself on push-ups and have some strength to last through a run. My pictures are also on my body space. Only thing that has changed from that date to now is my face.
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Thread: Am I doing something wrong?
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08-20-2019, 11:26 AM #1Registered User
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Am I doing something wrong?
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08-20-2019, 11:47 AM #2Registered User
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You need to CONCENTRATE on meeting and EXCEEDING the requirements for Police Academy.Originally Posted by Jake74707
I know that you've been talking about this for a while. You need to dial in what it takes to dominate at the academy. They are not going to care how you look. They are going to care how you perform.
Good luck.
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08-20-2019, 12:16 PM #3Registered User
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Yeah, That's why I'm thinking I need to sort of increase my weight and get stronger? Reason being is I don't mind about the looks, But I barley have any strength to last on any of my runs.
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08-20-2019, 12:23 PM #4Registered User
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Do "run" and "strength" belong in the same sentence?
I don't know why you think you need to gain weight to be a better runner... you need to put on some muscle (weight training) and just keep running. You'll get there.
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08-20-2019, 12:23 PM #5Registered User
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Being too light is not your problem. I have no idea why you would think that is what's making your runs difficult. You're either a dedicated and weird troll or so lacking in logic and common sense that you should never be hired as a cop.Originally Posted by Jake74707
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08-20-2019, 02:18 PM #6
Getting better at running requires putting a good amount of miles on those legs.
Putting a lot of miles on your legs is going to eat into recovery and make it difficult to add strength to your lower body. For running advice I would check out letsrun forums.
I'm reasonably strong and can run 1-6 miles at respectable times for Bodybuilding forum but I would be considered a complete novice over at letsrun forumsRecent best lifts
Bench - 225x13, 235x9, 250x5, 280x1
Squat - 295x10, 340x5, 375x1
Deadlift - 430x12, 450x9, 485x5, 515x1
OHP - 150x11, 170x6, 185x2, 190x1
3 mile run: 21:59 @ 170 bw.
BW - 195 Getting fat mode
531 Log: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=177172201&page=6
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08-22-2019, 07:39 AM #7Registered User
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You need to do more weight training to put on some muscles and keep the cardio going.
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