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Originally Posted by Dunit35
What should I do?
I've been working on building muscle over the last three months. I usually run 2-3 days a week, usually around 1.5 miles as quick as possible.
The last week I've focused on muscle building but I've extended my runs up to a 5k three times (Tuesday, Friday, and today). I recorded my fastest time today at 25:35. Are these longer runs killing any possible muscle gains? Should I stick to what I was doing, the shorter runs?
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Originally Posted by Dunit35
I'm 32 and weigh 175. Use to weigh 235.
I'm guessing the shorter runs are better for strength training. I don't want to skip running altogether. As I do like to run.
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I wouldn't make wholesale changes. I don't think anyone can say your fitness is lacking. And health is what's important here.
If you want to get bigger, you can lower the number of reps and increase the weight. Just make sure your form is good and you are doing the necessary things to avoid injury.
If you want, switching one of those days to sprinting might not hurt. Again, just watch for injuries.