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Should I Quit the Gym?
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I've been running for 3 months now and am loving it... I'm training for a half marathon in September and a marathon next April... I'm currently on 10K...
I'm thinking about leaving the gym, as it eats up my money. I have kettlebell weights and know exercises I can do and would like to focus on running...
Would this be a good idea?
I'm thinking about leaving the gym, as it eats up my money. I have kettlebell weights and know exercises I can do and would like to focus on running...
Would this be a good idea?
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Ive pretty much given up the gym in favour of running
The best practice for your sport is to do it (stands to reason) so yes, I'd bin the gym if I were you, if you've got a set of kettlebells there isnt much you cant do.
Only reason I ever went to a gym was because I needed heavy weight!
And don't ever ever ever ever ever EVER EVER listen to somebody who says weights are useless and will only hinder you. Weights are extremly important, for speed, for endurance, general health. Unless you are some steroided up muscle head who does nothing but that, they will most definatly not 100% hinder you in your quest in running.
Agreed (weird huh!)
I hated the gym when I went, it was boring and it's hard to get any motivation. I play squash a couple of times a week now with my mate, much more fun.
I think with the Information you mentioned you need to quit the Gym and concentrate more and more on running.In my view you need to watch several videos of several techniques online so that you can master it...
I've been running for rather a long time thank you. I also think that running isnt the only form of exercise which is helpful for improvement of stamina and reducing risk of heart disease.