[Supertraining] Re: Strength Training for a 800m runner(In Season)

Ralph,
Thanks for your latest post on the subject- the explanation of fiber typing and conversion was very interesting and relevent to this discussion.

Here's a question- would strength training by rowing on a rowing ergometer such as the Concept II promote a better fiber typing profile. Back in my racing days I used the rower successfully( I think) in place of some of the weightlifting. It most certainly promotes strength in the glutes, hamstrings, low back, upper back and arms. I also used it to train through achilles injuries with minimally slower racing times- taking 2-3 races to get back to form.

This would eliminate some of the risks of weightlifting as the racing season moves forward, and training with a Tabata protocol on a rower would be a nice way to produce some serious lactate!

I would still back off on the lifting/strength training as the season progresses and use that time for recovery for the maximal racing efforts at the big meets.

Mark Powell, MS, ATC, CSCS
Camillus, NY

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