Comments on Shut Up + Run: Please Help Make Me Strong

With no gym membership I do DVDs at home. Jillian ...

2012-01-10T08:59:24.579-08:00

With no gym membership I do DVDs at home. Jillian Michaels & Jackie Warner & even Bob Harper. All low weights, high reps, & some have cardio in the form of jumping jacks, high knees, etc. I have loved them & use them 2 times a week with running/elliptical on the other days. Only elliptical at the moment b/c of my stupid broken sesamoid but that's another story!

I am one of those rare runners who LOVES cross-tra...

2012-01-10T07:04:58.595-08:00

I am one of those rare runners who LOVES cross-training, and girl, strength training IS sexy. There's nothing cooler than knowing you can sling around a heavier kettlebell than that dork grunting while he bench presses something he had no business lifting! So kettlebells, I LOVE (Athleta sponsored a team of KB ladies, and the Chi blog has some good videos.. technique is VERY important!).
Also, there's Nike Training Club app for iPhone that has a couple of dozen good workouts, different levels, different intensities. It mimics a bootcamp-style workout, and you just need a medicine ball and some hand weights.
Good luck! No more strong weakling there, just a strong woman!

You always crack me up with your oxymorons. I...

2012-01-09T08:23:45.036-08:00

You always crack me up with your oxymorons.

I'm sooo bad with the strength training. As in, I don't do it. It's so BORING!

Good luck!!

The New Rules of Lifting for Women is a great book...

2012-01-09T07:13:41.720-08:00

The New Rules of Lifting for Women is a great book and has a schedule for you. It is all about heavy lifting for women. Best part is that the workouts are short. I love it.

My advice to you is to hire a personal trainer. A...

2012-01-09T06:29:01.524-08:00

My advice to you is to hire a personal trainer. A good one will show you how to do everything correctly and can set you up with a plan to do everything on your own. It's worth the investment. Plus if you have the appointment, you are more likely to go do it.

With most classes in a gym, the instructor doesn't really take the time to make sure you are doing everything correctly. And be careful of the fad of crossfit. While it's a great workout, it's also one of the leading causes of injuries these days from improper form.....

HUGE believer in strength training...and I spend m...

2012-01-08T18:50:42.409-08:00

HUGE believer in strength training...and I spend most of my time on a bike.

Core, core, core...learn it, love it, live it.

I just started strength training last July as a pa...

2012-01-08T17:54:10.662-08:00

I just started strength training last July as a part of a boot camp class. I've tried the videos at home and I never stick with it. A class atmosphere provides a more fun dynamic - I'm able to stick with it and not get bored. :)

I strength trains and I also stretch after my work...

2012-01-08T17:40:26.442-08:00

I strength trains and I also stretch after my workouts. Both help me to perform better, more efficiently and have helped to prevent injuries.

Runners World has plenty of great workouts and articles on the subject. That's my go-to source.

I worked with a trainer for awhile and he had me d...

2012-01-08T16:26:26.657-08:00

I worked with a trainer for awhile and he had me do alot of plyo metrics, balance and core work. One legged dead lifts and squats are great. Plyo jump squats and walking lunges for legs. For core I do ball crunches with a medicine ball or a dumb bell and planks. I took a couple of minutes off of my 5k and remained injury free all last year due to the cross training. I don't like weights either, but they are a necessary thing for runners.

I've been using weights for over 15 years. I e...

2012-01-08T12:59:36.176-08:00

I've been using weights for over 15 years. I even got into body building for a while. It's SO important (can't stress it enough) to keep your muscles strong as you get older.
Even though I know how to strength train, I use a personal trainer from time to time because it's hard to push yourself when working alone, like running by yourself vs. running a race or with a group.
There are so many books to help you. A lot of the marathon/running books have weight training recommendations.

I did the Jell-O thing in middle school too.

2012-01-08T12:59:01.685-08:00

I did the Jell-O thing in middle school too.

I do strength training regularly in addition to my...

2012-01-08T11:08:50.189-08:00

I do strength training regularly in addition to my running. I feel it helps. I take a BodyPump class 2-3 days a week, do kettlebells 2-3 days a week as well. I have a couple of other strength workouts my trainer designed for me as well and throw those into the rotation when I am in the mood.

Check out the Shovelglove videos on You Tube. A s...

2012-01-08T10:20:56.253-08:00

Check out the Shovelglove videos on You Tube.

A shovelglove is actually a sledgehammer. The videos were made by Reinhard Engel. He also has the No S diet, which I also use. His site www.nosdiet.com has more shovelglove exercises too.

Reinhard suggests that you set a timer for 14 minutes to do the shovelglove routine. When the timer rings, you're done.

It sounds crazy, but it's a great workout!

yoga is the only strength training I've found ...

2012-01-08T09:38:55.427-08:00

yoga is the only strength training I've found that I stick to. the group

I ran with in San Diego did 5-10 minutes of core work after EVERY run. (planks, russian twists, etc...) But now that I live far away from them, it's yoga for me!

I love to lift!!!! I mostly do free weights and tr...

2012-01-08T09:38:40.587-08:00

I love to lift!!!! I mostly do free weights and try to do diff muscle groups each day. Bi's/tri's/,ches/shoulders, legs one day,...then always mix in a bunch of plyometrics, which I've heard is great for your knees to strengthen the ligaments etc--so jumping rope, jump squats, jumping lunges. Also i do alot w/ the ball--core stuff and plank exercises. I usually only do 1/2 hr of working out, then hit the cardio for the next 1/2 hr. Or save my longer runs for home on the tready or outside. Runner's World posts some cool workout stuff for runners too.

I use the bike and elliptical as strength training...

2012-01-08T08:46:50.661-08:00

I use the bike and elliptical as strength training because with high resistance, you really are working and strengthening the hams and glutes. Plus, you're moving and sweating, so it's less mundane than doing squats in front of a mirror. I'm also a fan of the Bosu ball. I'll sometimes stand on it while doing bicep curls (I do love to work my arms, shoulders and back, but I have a 30 lb toddler to keep up with so there's my motivation). It'll strengthen all of those stabilizer muscles in the ankles and shins. Otherwise, practicing explosive movements, like box jumps or kicking a heavy bag, will increase strength, too!

CROSS FIT, CROSS FIT, CROSS FIT...Do IT NOW!!! Thi...

2012-01-08T08:31:42.663-08:00

CROSS FIT, CROSS FIT, CROSS FIT...Do IT NOW!!! This winter is the perfect time to scale down the running and become STRONGER for those races in the Spring and Summer. There are Awesome friendly coaches and they are open every day but Sunday. They have a WOD everyday (the workout of the day). They are there to guide you and help you get stronger and not hurt yourself in the process. I go to Cross fit Julia here in Louisville. It is money WELL Spent. www.crossfitjulia.com Check it out!!

Yes! INSANITY Beth! It's hard, fun, core+balan...

2012-01-08T08:30:38.099-08:00

Yes! INSANITY Beth! It's hard, fun, core+balance+cardio+strength. And Shaun T is NOT BORING!! ;)

I just realized the same thing - fit but not stron...

2012-01-08T08:04:09.177-08:00

I just realized the same thing - fit but not strong. Tried CrossFit the other day and if I could afford it I'd definitely sign up! I'm not too fond of weight lifting machines - I think body-weight exercises are the way to go (pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, dips, squats, etc.) for overall strength, balance, and to help prevent imbalances and injuries. Good luck to you!

You might want to check out (and possibly follow):...

2012-01-08T07:49:44.788-08:00

You might want to check out (and possibly follow):

http://strengthrunning.com/

It's one of the blogs I follow along with yours :-)

If your gym offers "body pump" or any si...

2012-01-08T07:42:41.590-08:00

If your gym offers "body pump" or any similar group fitness, then that'd be a great place to start for basic movements. I've known quite a few runners who love it for the high reps and lower weight. It's awesome for beginners and experienced lifters.

Crossfit would also be a really cool and effective way to go.

And, of course, if you're ever interested, I can write out a basic lifting plan that would get you in and out of the weight room in about 20 minutes.

I've been lifting seriously for 13 years and have had numerous trainers, and can take their techniques and modify them for the endurance athlete's needs... heck, I'm already doing that for myself.

Weights don't seem to be my thing, and they ma...

2012-01-08T04:59:16.760-08:00

Weights don't seem to be my thing, and they make me sore enough to affect my running, so no go there. Try yoga and pilates and then things like Power Poses or other ideas from Runners World site or the "6 easy strength moves" for runners Dimity posted on runlikeamother a while ago, or some of the exercises on running.competitor.com. I know my core and glutes need to be strengthened and probably back/arms too (desk job). Looking forward to hearing what works for you and doesn't!

oh yes, i think we have a little oxy moron or moro...

2012-01-07T22:58:40.838-08:00

oh yes, i think we have a little oxy moron or moron-"ess" in us, right?
TRX has really helped us keep accountable in the strength training Beth. I think you just might like it!
:)

Insanity....if your hip can take all the jumping, ...

2012-01-07T21:31:21.165-08:00

Insanity....if your hip can take all the jumping, it is an awesome workout! I am in week 6 and feel great. I generally prefer to do it after a run as once I do it my legs are shot for the day. It's a total body workout though, and Shaun T isn't hard to watch for an hour, which is a bonus!

Pushups. I went from wimp to monkeybar champion.

2012-01-07T20:19:37.872-08:00

Pushups. I went from wimp to monkeybar champion.