Weight Training for Runners
I have a big crush on a fitness program.
Crossfit seems to be about some serious strength and power training, by people who appear to want more functional strength than flash and chrome. Fran uses this program for her efforts, and I am constantly in awe of the efforts she puts in. I usually write in my notebook what her drills were, and see if I can reproduce even a fraction of what she gets done. So far, no.
Today, on the CrossFit Discussion Pages, I found a neat response to a question about weight training for a distance athlete. Here’s the entire thread, but the part I liked was the part by Eugene R. Allen. It’s really interesting reading, and I think it’d be really good for ultra-distance runners.
Anyhow, my next evolution will be CrossFit. I’m certain of it now. Those guys really know how to kick your sphincter.
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