running with ankle weights

I run with 5lb. ankle weights on my easy days, 1lb. for my tempo runs. I have been doing for about a year and I am crushing pr's every race I run. Only thing is you have to spend extra time stretching your hips.

genius runner wrote:

Did I discover something?

Nope. This is how Hobie Call is going to break 2:00 in the marathon.

nope wrote:

genius runner wrote:

Did I discover something?

Nope. This is how Hobie Call is going to break 2:00 in the marathon.

http://www.runnersworld.com/elite-runners/hobie-call-would-be-sub-200-marathoner

Why would that be his goal? Why not sub 1 hour marathon?

That's genius. I'm not sure but I have a strong feeling that you are onto something. Keep adding weights and introduce swimming to your training regiment. Remember to wear the weights while swimming!

what vest is he using?

I actually already thought of that. Have you tried swimming with weights?

Michael Phelps trains with a weighted vest, ankle weights and wrist weight. Usain Bolt does the same

I usually do all of my runs starting at the top of a long, steep hill. I have a friend position himself beside me on a bike with a trailer. Another friend is in the trailer with weights (lead BB's in old Jordans with the laces tied together). I start off running down the hill as fast as I can. Every 20 ft as I gain speed, my friend in the trailer tosses 5 pounds on to my vest . Eventually by the bottom of the hill, I have added approx. 180 pounds. I will do this 5-6x with the ride back up as rest. My stride is about 15ft on flat ground, with a cadence around 500, depending on the terrain/weather. I can also cannonball high jump about 7.43ft with a short run up.