tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post8111768715180529371..comments2024-03-27T03:56:19.287-05:00Comments on Marathon Mom: Weight Training and Women RunnersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-91628392944270858422012-12-27T10:02:39.514-06:002012-12-27T10:02:39.514-06:00Excellent post! I have definitely seen the benefit...Excellent post! I have definitely seen the benefits of incorporating strength training, although to date I've mostly just used my own body weight rather than free weights (squats, push-ups, etc.). What do you see as the benefit of using free weights?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-81614139843161114542012-12-27T07:31:56.417-06:002012-12-27T07:31:56.417-06:00I agree, perky is much better than big a flabby!I agree, perky is much better than big a flabby!Coach Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110749177657676900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-8243086024843329362012-12-27T07:31:18.703-06:002012-12-27T07:31:18.703-06:00This is true, I'd rather be outside running, I...This is true, I'd rather be outside running, I often run to the gym to lift. Solves a could things: gives me a good warm up and saves gas :) Although too cold for that now!Coach Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110749177657676900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-60246807587879304142012-12-27T07:30:11.535-06:002012-12-27T07:30:11.535-06:00Can't wait to read what you have to say :)Can't wait to read what you have to say :)Coach Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110749177657676900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-71332770259471276282012-12-27T07:29:50.182-06:002012-12-27T07:29:50.182-06:00That is great, we need more women like that to enc...That is great, we need more women like that to encourage others :)Coach Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110749177657676900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-20053609500199674532012-12-27T07:28:56.888-06:002012-12-27T07:28:56.888-06:00I'm glad I am hooked too, something new to hel...I'm glad I am hooked too, something new to help me become a better runner and have a fun workout :)Coach Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110749177657676900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-64657760964505418402012-12-26T14:40:38.037-06:002012-12-26T14:40:38.037-06:00Great article! I love lifting weights, pushing my ...Great article! I love lifting weights, pushing my limits, and it's actually quite aerobic. This is way my Daily Mile looks pitiful. I wish it tweeted all my workouts. <br /><br />the one about the chest is especially true! I'd rather have a perky chest regardless of size and lifting weight certainly helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-36087960242058192912012-12-26T13:39:55.215-06:002012-12-26T13:39:55.215-06:00I'm learning this myself, little by little. I...I'm learning this myself, little by little. It still takes much more work to get me into the gym then out for a run, but I know my body benefits from it, and I'm starting to enjoy it, too!Mommy Run Fasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172007555251749935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-2736382498713330462012-12-26T12:41:47.603-06:002012-12-26T12:41:47.603-06:00Great post. I plan on making a similar post on my ...Great post. I plan on making a similar post on my blog. Gotta weight train. It does amazing things to your body :)LisasFitLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939116861125644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-69969317361545570412012-12-26T12:39:39.298-06:002012-12-26T12:39:39.298-06:00I started lifting weights with my older brothers i...I started lifting weights with my older brothers in high school. There was no way they would let me use light weights. I learned at a young age that going heavy isn't going to make you look like the hulk. I also had a PE teacher in h.s. who was in figure competitions. She lifted hard and heavy and was TINY but cut. She inspired so many girls to be strong and not afraid of the weight room. Great post!Angela @ Happy Fit Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759891522942724251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-4303241962214802482012-12-26T11:36:28.954-06:002012-12-26T11:36:28.954-06:00Love your post! Way to go on the weight training!...Love your post! Way to go on the weight training!! There are so many women out there who are so affraid to pick up a weight, and many think it will make them "bulky"...which isn't the case. I love weight lifting and teaching lifting at the gym, and I'm glad you've gotten hooked :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-3426485403015680602012-12-26T11:15:21.897-06:002012-12-26T11:15:21.897-06:00Thanks Mindy! Lifting is a great addition to any s...Thanks Mindy! Lifting is a great addition to any sport :)Coach Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110749177657676900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-27723184102714204682012-12-26T11:14:51.527-06:002012-12-26T11:14:51.527-06:00I too was intimidated by free weights (still am so...I too was intimidated by free weights (still am some days!) but we need to show other women we can do this and belong too :)Coach Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110749177657676900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-43700314205233216622012-12-26T10:51:57.498-06:002012-12-26T10:51:57.498-06:00Good for you Jen!!! I really need to get back to l...Good for you Jen!!! I really need to get back to lifting!Mindy Bobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752837814235279145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3702988741762017233.post-22659529051935259472012-12-26T10:50:31.760-06:002012-12-26T10:50:31.760-06:00Great post Jen! I hear these same things from wom...Great post Jen! I hear these same things from women. I think weights can be so intimidating for some women and this is a great way to help them feel more comfortable:)Rachelle Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09617310026581589214noreply@blogger.com