Balancing Mileage and Strength
Finding the right balance between running and strength training is crucial for performance. Lower mileage can still yield results, especially for those prone to injury, but it's essential to structure workouts strategically. Key sessions like tempo runs should be prioritized without heavy lifting the day before to maximize effectiveness.In this clip
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I have a question about the episode 1639: When It’s Time To Put Away The Scale, Transition from Heavy Cardio to Weight Lifting, & More and the clip Transitioning to Strength. I'm currently just beginning my training for the Boston Marathon in April. As you can imagine, I’ve had to shift from a lifting-focused routine to a running-focused one. I’m currently running four days a week and trying to get two hour-long full-body lifting sessions in. I’d like to maintain muscle during this marathon training. Would it be better for me to do a MAPS-type training program?
What should my ideal weekly mileage and long run look like going into marathon training?
I'm currently just beginning my training for the Boston Marathon in April. As you can imagine, I’ve had to shift from a lifting-focused routine to a running-focused one. I’m currently running four days a week and trying to get two hour-long full-body lifting sessions in. I’d like to maintain muscle during this marathon training. Would it be better for me to do a MAPS-type training program? I've never used any of your programs, but I’ve been listening to your podcasts for some time and I'm super interested in your methods. Thank you for your time!