MiddleAgedWhiteLandOwner
Heavier due to more muscle, is this an issue? 3/25/2012 11:38PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I've been hitting the weights recently and have gone from being 155 consistently to 170. I'm 6'1'' and it's all muscle, mostly upper body (maybe a little lower body). I havn't really been racing, just building a base for some summer races, and still run the same amount, even a little more some weeks. Will this be detrimental to my race times? I cant decide between my love of lustful ladies, or love of running.

P.S. Not a troll despite my last sentence and name.
Alpha Centurion
RE: Heavier due to more muscle, is this an issue? 3/26/2012 12:00AM - in reply to MiddleAgedWhiteLandOwner Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I went from 143 to 163 (all muscle) and my (mediocre) times improved from 800 down, stayed the same @ 1500, and worsened from 3-5K on up. And especially I suck on long hills during races. I would never go back to the scrawniness.
runner85
RE: Heavier due to more muscle, is this an issue? 3/26/2012 12:42AM - in reply to MiddleAgedWhiteLandOwner Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
meaningless weight will be detrimental. some of the added strength will probably help tho.
DNE
RE: Heavier due to more muscle, is this an issue? 3/26/2012 1:24AM - in reply to MiddleAgedWhiteLandOwner Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Your sprints will be faster, and overall you will look better and have more confidence. There should be no decrease in health but you will be slower at the long distances.

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RE: Heavier due to more muscle, is this an issue? 3/26/2012 2:18AM - in reply to MiddleAgedWhiteLandOwner Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
BUMP. I am also interested in this.