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Cross Training - Ask Run Guy

Cross Training

Runners can achieve significant benefits, and reduce or avoid chance of injury by including cross training into running training plans. Many plans call for 1-2 days (workouts) per week performing crosstraining activities. 

Check out Jordan Metzl’s book Running Strong for activities to improve your performance and prevent injuries.

Benefits of Cross Training

  • Exercise without direct impact on joints from running (giving legs and feet a rest day)
  • Stronger, more flexible muscles throughout body – working, strengthening  different muscles than when running
  • Something different and fun to break up the monotony of only running every workout day

Examples of Cross Training Activities

  • Indoor or outdoor biking or spin classes
  • Swimming
  • Deep water pool running (with a water floatation belt)
  • Weight training
  • Yoga and stretching for runners
  • Elliptical machines / Zero Runner
  • High Intensity Interval Training