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 Posted: 09/09/03 - 06:48 Post subject: Running with weights or light dumbbells?
I'm 30 y.o. amateur cyclist for the most part of the year but I also want to run for some cross-training (I never ran before). Also I want to maintain my upper body.
Is it good idea to run with light dumbbells (e.g. 4-6 lbs each, I weigh 175-177 lbs) to maintain upper body? I've seen a couple of runners with light dumbbells. And I DO HATE to lift weights.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 09/09/03 - 08:14 Post subject:
Dot, got a few things to cover...
- Welcome to the forums!
 - I'm also a part-time cyclist that's 33 and weighs about what you weigh (I'm a guy too, if that matters).
- For me, the worst way to throw off my stride is to try to carry something while I run
- Running is pretty high impact on the joints and I wouldn't do anything to place any additional stress on them (i.e. carrying weights)
- Have you considered just doing push-ups and chin-ups along with some crunches? That should give you a solid upper body without ever having to go to the gym.
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robp
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Posted: 09/09/03 - 08:58 Post subject:
Welcome Dot. And purple hayes gives good advice. I can't see any good coming out of running with weights.
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Noley
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Posted: 09/09/03 - 16:38 Post subject:
Ditto the welcome.
I agree with robp and PH. I would also worry that weights could throw off your running form. Just my opinion.
I personally do upper body workouts and swim now to condition. It's helped out a lot. 
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flarunner
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Posted: 09/09/03 - 17:23 Post subject:
Welcome Dot!
Agreeing with PH here. Since running causes a 'pounding' of 3 to 5 times your body weight for each stride, it probably wouldn't be advisable to add to that type of stress on your joints by holding or strapping on weights.
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