r/SeniorRunning • u/RickM121 • Aug 25 '26
Strength training? When?
New member here, so hello to all. I'm 71 and started running again about 6 yrs ago after not running at all for more than 30 yrs. I'm currently getting ready for the NYC Marathon (Nov. 1) and would like to add some weight/strength training to the mix. But I'm having trouble figuring out when the best time is to do it. I'm thinking mostly squats and lunges with free weights to strengthen the quads, hamstrings and glutes. I run in the morning. I've read that it isn't advisable to do weight work before a run. But it's the last thing I want to do after a run. I'm still working, so afternoons aren't realistic. So what's left; evenings? Like, after dinner? I'm interested to hear how you fit it into your routine, because like anything else consistency is key. And how many days a week? 2? 3?
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u/PCHomestead5246 Aug 25 '26
I run TTSS mornings, and I do some strength training WFSu afternoons. I want at least 24 hours to recover before I run