Is it ok that I don't have energy for cross training?

Training Advice/Discussion Cross Training

15 years ago 07/31/2008 1:15pm EDT

I have been faithfully following Daniels 1500-3K plan for the past few months. I've gradually gotten my mileage up to 50mpw now which is the most I've ever done. My goal is to get to about 70mpw by next spring.

I'm able to complete all the workouts at the designated paces. The rest of the mileage I'm filling in with easy runs of various lengths on dirt. Long run is 8-11 miles.

My issue is that Daniels recommends cross training 3-4x/wk to prevent injury and increase strength. I don't have the energy to do this. So far I'm uninjured and doing ok in that dept.

I'd like to cross train but after the running is said and done I barely have the energy to do more than a five minute walk and two minute stretch.

Should I cut back on the running to cross train or just run and forget about it?

15 years ago 07/31/2008 1:55pm EDT

re: girl miler

I would say try to do a bit of core strength training or weight training. Core exercises are great for preventing injury without doing even more cardio-type work when you are so drained.

Also, on one of your easy days you could substitute running with x-training, maybe aquajogging, if you are feeling run-down from the pounding on your legs, but if you are feeling good I wouldn't say it is a requirement, just a good idea.

15 years ago 07/31/2008 3:31pm EDT

re: girl miler

do as much running as you can. running is your number one priority. if you can find it in yourself to do the xtraining, then that will help too, but by God do not cut your running just to cross train. thats just illogical.

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