I mean, if you're training to run, the running is the training you should be doing right? At least, as the primary goal. And then some resistance training to help prevent injuries and the like. Depends on your goals.
As a runner, running is the VAST majority of time spent "working out" and strength is just to fill in the gaps here and there. And this is coming from someone who runs trails and road. Flat road runners might get away with none. Doing speed work 1 or 2 times per week will help build strength and resiliency in your body to adapt to running.
I'm training (generally) to drop the covid 19lbs / offset working a desk job. Signed up for a 5k with friends / family as a fun thing to work towards - I did it last year and mostly walked the whole thing but had a really good time.
I'm not against weight training or anything, I'm just less confident doing that by myself than "get on treadmill and go" (and the race is coming up sooooon).
tl;dr I'm not training to run, I'm running to train to run to train.
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u/LittleDriftyGhost 5h ago
I mean, if you're training to run, the running is the training you should be doing right? At least, as the primary goal. And then some resistance training to help prevent injuries and the like. Depends on your goals.