Will lifting weights make me run slower?

Question

Well i have been lifting pretty hardcore for about 11 wks now and I was a decent runner . I went out on a run today and it was Slow I was not tired or out of breathe but it seem like My muscles were extremly tense and would not let me go fast . I almost felt as if I was weighted down..I just wanted to know if maybe the weight training i have been doing for the past 11 wks without running has effected my running? and if there is anyway I can get back to my decent speeds?

Answer 1

u can run fast, but your stamina will go down. weight lifting is responsible for staminache [ lack of stamina ]

Answer 2

Muscle weighs more than fat, so all the hardcore lifting that you've done has probably packed on quite a bit of muscle mass. This, in turns, means you've presumably gained weight.

If your legs aren't used to hauling around the extra weight, then it's going to take a while for your legs to adjust to the extra weight.

Just keep at it. Don't worry if your time isn't as good as it was before. Eventually you'll build back up to it.

And as Dave B said, don't forget your stretching. Stretch your legs really well both before and after your run.

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Answer 3

I hate to answer like this, but the truth is that it depends.

It depends on what sort of weight training you're doing. Distance runners do very little, and when they lift, it's light weight and lots of reps. Sprinters, on the other hand, lift for power, so they often have very muscular legs and arms.

It also depends on your goals for running. If you're striving for general fitness, then you're fine to lift either way and just enjoy the running as an aerobic workout. If you're trying to run a particular speed, though, then you may need to adapt your weightlifting program to enable you to carry less overall weight.

Answer 4

What's affected your running is NOT RUNNING.

Weights are a good complement to running, depending on your distance. The shorter your distance, the more it relies on sheer strength. The longer the distance, less so, but still contributes because your upper body doesn't tire out.

Decide which is your primary objective and which is secondary. If running is your main objective, then lift for warmups, stretch, then go run. If weights are your primary, then I would run first for warmup, then lift.

OF COURSE, if you eliminate one type of exercise, then try it a week later, you ain't gonna be in top form.

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Answer 6

Shouldn't, but that depends on what type of running you're talking about. Your sprinting speed should be faster. Although depending on how you work out distance running might be a problem.

I saw something once about sprinters and distance running. The vertical leaping of sprinters was about three times as good as distance runners who could barely clear the ground.

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Answer 8

well, you could try a bottle of NO2 from mri-hq.com. I don't know if it helps everyone like it does me, but it makes me much more athletic. wouldn't make you faster directly but you would have enough stamina to run much harder the whole time.

otherwise, I would guess just more running is best. you could try doing a bunch of stretching but I think you just need to recalibrate your musculature a little by running. Perhaps do some sprinting.

Answer 9

Bake a healthy breakfast in advance to ensure you don't grab a sugary scone away from home.

Answer 10

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