Comments on: Running and Weight-Training http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/05/27/running-and-weight-training/ Ramblings about running, food and other stuff Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:58:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Clynton Taylor http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/05/27/running-and-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-48727 Clynton Taylor Sun, 30 May 2010 02:33:18 +0000 http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/05/27/running-and-weight-training/#comment-48727 Thanks for the post and information on the importance of weight training. I have recently started a crossfit class at CrossFit San Mateo. It's fantastic strength building and a lot of fun. Even my upper body strength should make a difference in my running (at least I hope). All the best in the training! I have the feeling it's going to be one of the most incredible WS ever. Thanks for the post and information on the importance of weight training. I have recently started a crossfit class at CrossFit San Mateo. It’s fantastic strength building and a lot of fun. Even my upper body strength should make a difference in my running (at least I hope). All the best in the training! I have the feeling it’s going to be one of the most incredible WS ever.

]]> By: Ron Wolf http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/05/27/running-and-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-48705 Ron Wolf Thu, 27 May 2010 19:25:21 +0000 http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/05/27/running-and-weight-training/#comment-48705 wow, that's quite an improvement. i'm skeptical that it has much to do with weight training, but who knows? hill climbing for more than 20 seconds is much more about MaxO2 than it is about strength - assuming that the basic strength to carry yourself is there.... on the other hand, i believe that core strength is a BIG part of running well. i stopped going to the gym about 2 years ago and now do my strength workout with almost 100% body weight focusing on core. i feel a lot better, more balanced, think my running is better too - like more adaptable, smoother, comfortable. pushups, pullups, planks, crunches, leg raises, various balances, etc... and since i can do all of this at home (or at the park) i get to listen to my tunes, have no transport time, and so do the workout about 5 times a week. wow, that’s quite an improvement. i’m skeptical that it has much to do with weight training, but who knows? hill climbing for more than 20 seconds is much more about MaxO2 than it is about strength – assuming that the basic strength to carry yourself is there….

on the other hand, i believe that core strength is a BIG part of running well. i stopped going to the gym about 2 years ago and now do my strength workout with almost 100% body weight focusing on core. i feel a lot better, more balanced, think my running is better too – like more adaptable, smoother, comfortable. pushups, pullups, planks, crunches, leg raises, various balances, etc… and since i can do all of this at home (or at the park) i get to listen to my tunes, have no transport time, and so do the workout about 5 times a week.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/05/27/running-and-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-48704 Jessica Thu, 27 May 2010 19:20:04 +0000 http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/05/27/running-and-weight-training/#comment-48704 Hey there! I wanted to recommend a couple of things that might be helpful in developing hamstring strength that can in turn help prevent injury during training. I've found that deadlifts are the best movement for hamstrings for several reasons. First, you want your strength training exercises to complement your activities as closely as possible- it's very rare that our hamstrings do any work alone and we are rarely ever seated and supported while using our hamstrings. During a running stride, our hamstrings work with our glutes and lower back muscles to flex the knee and extend the hip. A hamstring curl only permits flexion at the knee since it locks the upper thigh into place, while a deadlift involves hamstrings, glutes and the lower back (it shouldn't hurt your back if you're doing it properly). Second, when you bend (or 'flex') the knee, your popliteus muscle deep inside your knee contracts, causing your tibia to rotate medially, followed by flexion of the knee. The popliteus is referred to as the 'key that unlocks the knee' for this reason and using a hamstring curl machine prevents that crucial amount of rotation from occurring. Finally, because your training movements should approximate your activities, it's better to do your strength exercises standing instead of seated. When you're standing you are engaging your core muscles, improving your balance and developing strength all at the same time. Since your whole body works while running, your strength regimen should too. Hamstring curls are ok for some people, but runners require functional exercise and hamstring curls miss the mark. Hey there!
I wanted to recommend a couple of things that might be helpful in developing hamstring strength that can in turn help prevent injury during training. I’ve found that deadlifts are the best movement for hamstrings for several reasons. First, you want your strength training exercises to complement your activities as closely as possible- it’s very rare that our hamstrings do any work alone and we are rarely ever seated and supported while using our hamstrings. During a running stride, our hamstrings work with our glutes and lower back muscles to flex the knee and extend the hip. A hamstring curl only permits flexion at the knee since it locks the upper thigh into place, while a deadlift involves hamstrings, glutes and the lower back (it shouldn’t hurt your back if you’re doing it properly). Second, when you bend (or ‘flex’) the knee, your popliteus muscle deep inside your knee contracts, causing your tibia to rotate medially, followed by flexion of the knee. The popliteus is referred to as the ‘key that unlocks the knee’ for this reason and using a hamstring curl machine prevents that crucial amount of rotation from occurring. Finally, because your training movements should approximate your activities, it’s better to do your strength exercises standing instead of seated. When you’re standing you are engaging your core muscles, improving your balance and developing strength all at the same time. Since your whole body works while running, your strength regimen should too. Hamstring curls are ok for some people, but runners require functional exercise and hamstring curls miss the mark.

]]> By: Brandon http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/05/27/running-and-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-48703 Brandon Thu, 27 May 2010 18:52:23 +0000 http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/05/27/running-and-weight-training/#comment-48703 Good luck! Nice results so far with the strength training. I'm hoping to get into 2011 so I will be watching your blog! Cheers, -Brandon Good luck! Nice results so far with the strength training.

I’m hoping to get into 2011 so I will be watching your blog!

Cheers,
-Brandon

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