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Originally Posted by lewdog
Why is running equated to being fit?
If you can't deadlift twice your bodyweight, you aren't fit IMO. I lift things during the day a hell of a lot more than I run anywhere (which is no where). If you want to equate fit to everyday practicality, lifting way overrides anything you do cardio-wise. So to me, that is my definition of fit.
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I do aspire to dead lift 2x my weight. Nothing wrong with that. I envy those that can do that.
I still think there is a combination that equals fit.
There is a race in Texas that involves bench pressing your weight and running a half marathon. 13.1 miles.
The more time you lift you your weight it drops off time on your half as credit.
Its a concept that takes strength and endurance both into account. As I have transitioned from a lifter to a runner i find this very interesting because it creates a crossroad.
If you were a Seal or any other type of Spec Ops guy this is where the rubber meets the road.