"Marathoners need to learn the value of strength. If you plan to win the marathon, running is not enough. Most top runners head to the gym two or three times a week to pump iron. That's good advice for anybody. Machines and barbells work for the elite, but you can stay in shape with push-ups and sit-ups in your own front room. Then you can flex your muscles while crossing the finish line on marathon day."
From Hal Higdon's Marathon Training Guide, Intermediate 2 Program, Week 7.
http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Oint2-7.htm
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4 comments:
Sure, why not heap on the guilt? ;) Though I'm not nearly as grateful as I should be, your example makes a difference. Thanks, Vern.
Elodie,
LOL - It's ironic that this tip fell on a week when the cumulative effect of your dailymile friends' workout postings guilted you to into strength training!
I didn't plan it that way! I'm in training Week 7, and this just happened to be Hal's Week 7 tip!
It is interesting timing though, isn't it?
Glad I could make a difference! Thanks!
Such good advice, especially the part about doing calisthetics at home if time is an issue. (And it's "greener" that way too - right?)
Anne, absolutely! A gym is not required to get a good workout! I do just fine at home with pushups, situps/crunches, squats, lunges, light weights, stretches, etc.
Saves time, saves fuel, saves money, saves the environment!
Thanks!
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