tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post3988280276401911346..comments2023-10-31T07:00:00.372-07:00Comments on An Ultra Runners Blog: To Lift, Or Not to Lift?Will Cooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711766757619416742noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-60609439856972764442010-06-27T15:07:17.159-07:002010-06-27T15:07:17.159-07:00Check out kettlebellsCheck out kettlebellsTyler Boothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-53779956464494286012010-06-17T21:28:45.115-07:002010-06-17T21:28:45.115-07:00Cynthia, well put. Yes, specificity of training is...Cynthia, well put. Yes, specificity of training is critical. Running downhill to prepare for downhill running is the BEST way to go. And that I have done. BUT, lifting gives the body the chance to build strength w/o the risk of injury (assuming its done right). So, what is recommended? I say both, downhill running and weightlifting.Will Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711766757619416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-39841472955183266592010-06-17T16:24:55.733-07:002010-06-17T16:24:55.733-07:00Interesting approach. I'm sure your quads are...Interesting approach. I'm sure your quads are much stronger now. Just wondering though- the eccentric quad contractions during downhill running may not be specifically trained by weight lifting, I'm not sure. The usual recommendation for training for downhilling is fast long downhill runs, which actually stimulates the muscle to grow shorter closer Z bands, or something like that (I have to look it up again).<br /><br />Good luck. It sounds like you are well prepared!<br /><br />CynthiaDrs. Cynthia and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081685734249334402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-13637599745243909162010-06-11T15:05:07.148-07:002010-06-11T15:05:07.148-07:00Thanks EMZ and Eric. Eric you are doing more vari...Thanks EMZ and Eric. Eric you are doing more variations that I, which is good. If I had more time I would definately being doing more lifting. Maybe in my off season!Will Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711766757619416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-92011376200211912232010-06-10T07:21:24.954-07:002010-06-10T07:21:24.954-07:00Will, Definately a fan of lifting light weights an...Will, Definately a fan of lifting light weights and lots of reps. I prefer step ups and side lunges over a step to squats or machines(keeps me aerobic). Can also incorporate curls into step ups. Jumping jacks with 8lb dumbells too (doing shoulder presses and flys while jumping). Also standing rows. I feel like all these help with arm, shoulder and upper back endurance which is where I feel it after carrying the bottles for hours and hours. Peace EEricGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469292560223907695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318674573303332537.post-56296123534499310552010-06-10T07:14:48.424-07:002010-06-10T07:14:48.424-07:00I say lift!
definitely, lift . . . no question! ;...I say lift!<br /><br />definitely, lift . . . no question! ;)Emzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802735566381095035noreply@blogger.com