Yeah, trying to balance those 2 is always tough. I've been leaning more into strength training the last few months and cardio has definitely taken a hit.
sorry for the delay. I'm not a big reader and I've never run a marathon. it's on my 2025 list though. I hired a coach for 3 months before my March 1/2 marathon. I don't really have a plan that I followed before or after having a coach. I just run with a few clubs and do what they do and/or do what I feel like on my own.
ah gotcha i just assumed you had with the regular long runs in the 12-13 mile range. i ended up ordering a few different books, but finding a local club seems like a better/ good idea as well.
I hope the hamstring doesn't give you too much trouble. I'm not much of a lifter, but guessing that there's some similarities with running- I wouldn't worry about an off workout or two, since there's so many factors that can affect the short term- stress, sleep, diet etc to name a few. Today is a rest/crosstrain day for me so I spent a few hours after work shoveling dirt and compost/weeding/getting the outside of my house more presentable. Nothing too crazy but my back and shoulder muscles are wondering why they were being used so much lol
Hamstrings, Ya. At my age stretching is very important. I have gout in the feet, or just old arthritis, stretching my hamstrings helps my feet alot. Too many old parts that also need stretching!
Heck nowadays I can show you teens - grown men that do nothing but sit around and waste away. Its almost the American way today.
It seems pretty common to me. There are a lot of people that get almost zero physical activity on a daily basis.
