Adding Running To Your Lifting Routine | 6 Tips

In this video I cover 6 tips for anyone wanting to add running alongside their lifting routine.

00:00-00:53 When I started running again
00:54-01:44 Don't worry about dip in performance
01:45-04:51 Switch up your pace
04:52-07:20 Hill sprints/Incline jogging
07:21-11:15 Practice strong technique
11:16-14:00 Don't be afraid to push it
14:01-16:23 Focus on the purpose of your weight session

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[niklausrupai]

I rarely see bodybuilders or strength athletes running at all, and here we have Alan who's a strongman running

[kris-oytg]

I’m loving this attitude coming about in the community about prioritizing cardio (heart and endurance) alongside weights (muscle mass and strength)! It’s been so motivating

[butters]

Running + lifting = athleticism and awesome physique

[taylorbrown]

It takes a long time before running becomes "fun" or "less boring" - I look at it as a time to listen to the tunes. I remember thinking it was boring but somewhere a long the line I started to enjoy it (once easier paces became effortless its like going for a walk, no struggle).

[jonatanolsen]

I like going for a 5k in the woods, slowly increasing my pace. When i started i did 5k in 35 min, now im down to 27 min.
If i am at the gym i usually do either a 4x4 interval with 1 min rest or a 5k row. After a while i have found that this cardio helps my lifting performance alot.

[ghostsmoke]

0:29 Stoic Thrall refuses to be bothered by a sprinkler

[ItsDatCajunStuff]

Like some other comments have suggested, whenever I try to get back into running after a break (or just because my endurance sucks), I'll do a 10-5-10 workout -- Run 10 minutes, walk 5 minutes, run 10 minutes, done, 25 minutes total. The runs can be fast or slow, but it helps me go harder knowing I get a break in the middle. I've found this far more motivating than slow uninterrupted jogging.

[georgesilos]

Thanks Alan. I’m 62. Intermediate lifter adjusted for my age. However, I hadn’t run in many years. After seeing your top ten exercises video from a year or so ago, where you added the “running” curve ball to 9 weight trading exercises, I added running to my routine and am very glad I did. I was already walking a fair amount, but the running gave me a bit more of a medium to high intensity challenge. I generally go 3 times a week for 1/2 mile to a mile — but pretty fast for me with some up and down hill work.

My advice for older beginning runners is expect to be sore. Don’t push too hard — at least not every day. The pounding is ok, it goes away over a few months as you get used to it. Older people need some plyometric work — weight lifting and low impact activities are not enough. Use it or lose it. I’m happy being able to move faster than I did 9 months ago — even at the cost of having to cut back on weight trying a bit.

[AbDirkie]

05:15 Hello there, squirrel crossing the road!

[taylorh]

Its been hot as balls here in the bay area, it's gotta be cooking in sac right now.. ive been having to do my runs super early in the morning.. great video man

[calderonmike]

It’s good to see folks like Alan, Mark Bell, and Nick Bare incorporate or advocate for a more rounded athlete or fitness level. The “hybrid athlete” movement has been around for a long time and you see it in the military and first responder occupations during boot camps/academies and into specialties. Yes, 🐎🐓’ing some weights feels great and has its purpose, but so does running or building a cardiovascular machine as well. The fitness movement is maturing and opening up on overall health and wellness.

[TheCollin]

Alan, great video. You’re one of my favourite lifting YouTubers. Thanks man.

[ronp]

Great tips as always. I've been avoiding cardio and I don't like running, but I will apply this to hiking and biking. Thank you 👍

[jeffpierce]

I’m currently training for my first marathon. My training has been a slow process from barely running a mile at a time, to working up to 10 miles tomorrow. I keep setting running PRs, and to me they feel just as good as lifting PRs.

[Psyclic.]

Highly recommend couch to 5k to start running. I’ve done it a few times as I’ve gotten back into running or coming back from knee niggles.

[TheAdamk]

I recommend Jeff Galloway’s Run-Walk-Run method for heavier runners starting out. You can get a ton of gains for months from it.

[PineapplePizza]

King Alan always with the invaluable tips to make anything feel approachable and practical. The best!

[andreasdeutinger]

the left hand and the shadow of the selfiestick, that „isn’t there“, freaked me out for a while. content is useful as always.

[matthewhorseler]

great video. as someone who runs and lifts i love it when i see others doing it too

[lol]

For some people running may be good, but after bad experiences (sprained ankle - torn capsule, unable to walk for 2 months) I prefer cycling for cardio or going for a normal walk