Gym workout then run? (Read 937 times)

I like to do sets of strength training and run 440 meters between sets without a break. One of my workouts is to do this with say 4x10 pull ups, 4x15 pilates, 4x25 pushup variations and 4 sets of supermans or other lower back exercise while running a total of about 4 miles of 440m runs,

Some might say this dilutes both the running and the strength training, but i have found that this type of workout has given me more endurance for obstacle racing, where a lot of really good runners get thrown off when they have to stop running, do some very anaerobic moves and then start running again. This takes a bigger toll on an obstacle racer than people think if you haven't trained in this way..

 I do something similar as a "money" workout.

 

A warm up run to start

Strength train (using bowflex), running between sets

A cool down run to finish.

 

Depending on my training timeline, total mileage in workout can range from 6 to 15 miles

 

This is an asskicker

 bowflex? wow, that's old school brah. I think i might be able to dig up my "bullworker" from somewhere if i looked hard enough.

I know, right?

 

I find the resistance works well, and since my goal is to strength train as a compliment to my running I don't need to focus so much on free weights / power lifting. 

I like to use the thigh master once in a while and do strength training/running super-sets with it as well.

MrNamtor you need  to lift more your legs are too Skinny

 They were much more chicken-like when i lifted a lot because I did a lot of bench presses and didn't like working my legs very much.

The thigh master helps with that. You can still order one from amazon if you're interested.

Thigh master are you serious?

 Wrong question. The real question is how bad do you want it?

I have no idea if this is the 'right' thing to do, but I pretty regularly lift during my lunch break and do a hard workout (like a tempo, mile repeats, whatever) after work, maybe 4 hours later. It doesn't seem to be causing any issues. That said, on the rare occasion that I lift and run in the same gym session, I'll run first and lift second. Otherwise I'll feel pretty weak on the run.

I do this too except backwards - lunch break run, then lift after work.