2026 Strength Training Accountability Thread

[GollyGadget]

I did my 20 minutes of PT exercises over my lunch break this am. I’m only 3 days removed from a half marathon, so I would have typically taken more rest but my muscles were feeling recovered and this thread was motivating me to start to again. Thanks @SheHulk for starting this!

 

[bpr2002]

Not too late! Adding you to the first post! Welcome!

Thank you @SheHulk! This thread is such a great idea and so necessary. I'm glad to be a part of it.

 

[SheHulk]

30 minutes arms Getting into it now!

 

[DianaMB333]

I’ll join the “more consistent strength routine” after Princess..

i have a mix of routines from RuntotheFinish, RunnersConnect and Bulletproof runners.. all recommended

However since Nov I have been doing just short 15 20 mins resistance band exercises twice a week or so.. too much travel…

This week I’m counting SpiderMan web slingers as arms exercise LOL

 

[GuinnessRunner]

Got my Workout B done after my run this morning (dead lifts, lat pull downs, should press, curls and abs). Can definately feel that I haven't been doing strength work consistently for awhile.

 

[bpr2002]

My PT has set up an exercise program with sets I can do at work/home and sets for the gym. So now I have no excuses.
I'll be starting today. Wish me luck!

 

[BradleyCB]

Checking back in. I ended today with a 30 minute upper body class. I dread upper body sessions. I did stick with it though!

 

[3princesandaprincess]

Yesterday was a race pace 4mi run, and lower body. Won’t make that mistake again!
Today was a walk and runners core workout.

 

[WillRunForPizza]

Yesterday was a race pace 4mi run, and lower body. Won’t make that mistake again!

I usually do lower body strength on my hard days. I will admit that it often feels pretty awful for the first few minutes, though.

 

[SheHulk]

I’ll join the “more consistent strength routine” after Princess..

i have a mix of routines from RuntotheFinish, RunnersConnect and Bulletproof runners.. all recommended

However since Nov I have been doing just short 15 20 mins resistance band exercises twice a week or so.. too much travel…

This week I’m counting SpiderMan web slingers as arms exercise LOL

Let me know when you're ready and I'll add you to Post 1!

 

[marty3d]

Last minute decision to do a 20 minute upper body workout at the gym today before my 25 minute fartlek workout - good thing I did them in that order as there's no chance I would have done anything else after the run.

 

[MissLiss279]

OTF this morning and Fitbod Pull after work - Back, Biceps, and Abs!
Let’s go!!

 

[JediKnightXan]

HIIT class at the gym today. Bicep curls, landmine squats, kettlebell swings, battle rope and cable rows.

 

[KCO5988]

Squeezed in a quick leg workout yesterday after work. Banded lateral squat walks, squats, calf raises, glute bridges, lunges and single leg dead lift with a knee raise! Only got interrupted once during it by my three year old peeing all over her dinner chair we're potty training lol

 

[Dopey 2020]

I can check Friday workout off my to do list. Planning on checking back in next Friday, hopefully with three more workouts complete.
Keep up the good work everyone.

 

[GollyGadget]

Did my first Precision workout from Running Rewired today. Goal is to do these 1-2 times per week. They’re supposed to only take 20 min but it took me twice as long . Undoubtedly some of that was from looking up what the moves were, but I really don’t see how it could take less than 30. It took me 10 minutes to do the last set and I knew what I was doing by that point.

Core Circuit (3x)

10 x pigeon hip extensions

20 x donkey toes

8 x tippy twists

20 x frog bridge

20 x bear walk

20 x lateral hops

10 x burpees

I’ll also be adding in the more strength focused Performances workouts 1-2/week but that is for me to worry about next week when I get back home

ETA: my upper body is so weak that I had to take breaks during the donkey toes and I skipped the pushup portion of the burpees after one sad attempt. I might add modified push-ups next time.

 

[BradleyCB]

Did my first Precision workout from Running Rewired today. Goal is to do these 1-2 times per week. They’re supposed to only take 20 min but it took me twice as long . Undoubtedly some of that was from looking up what the moves were, but I really don’t see how it could take less than 30. It took me 10 minutes to do the last set and I knew what I was doing by that point.

Core Circuit (3x)

10 x pigeon hip extensions

20 x donkey toes

8 x tippy twists

20 x frog bridge

20 x bear walk

20 x lateral hops

10 x burpees

I’ll also be adding in the more strength focused Performances workouts 1-2/week but that is for me to worry about next week when I get back home

ETA: my upper body is so weak that I had to take breaks during the donkey toes and I skipped the pushup portion of the burpees after one sad attempt. I might add modified push-ups next time.

Don't hesitate to drop your knees during pushups! I definitely do it all the time. We will gain strength over time!