2026 Strength Training Accountability Thread

[Dopey 2020]

We got slammed with a New England clipper system last night that dumped 8+ inches of heavily drifting snow in a couple of hours

So happy that went just north of me, got about 1/4” dusting so no shoveling today! Monday workout complete, today complete, Friday on the calendar.

 

[nancipants]

I haven't compared them nutritionally in a while, but I'm a big fan of both edamame pasta and red lentil pasta. As much as I like chickpeas on their own (often combine with avocado and raw or roasted sunflower seeds) I seem to favor the flavors of the other two pasta options. The edamame fettuccine I've been able to get here is really flavorful, has 24 grams of protein per serving and 12 grams of fiber. The red lentil penne I get has 15 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber. While I'm not trying to cut back on carbs, I also like the keto marketed tortillas and burger buns as they are lower calories with extra fiber and protein.

Thanks for the suggestions! We do our big grocery shopping at BJs wholesale club so I try to stick to what they carry, but I'll check next time we go to the store.

I hadn't considered the keto bread! Definitely need to try that because I love bread. (Don't worry, marathon weekend folks - I will still eat the big baguette. )

 

[BradleyCB]

I managed a 20 minute lower body class after an easy run this morning. New Peloton instructor, and...he definitely kicked my butt. It almost felt like a cardio strength class or something!

 

[marty3d]

Ok - I won't complain too much because @The Expert got more snow than me- we had about 6 inches - but can we just be done with this already? I'm ready for spring.

Today:
- 15 minutes shovelling
- 30 minutes legs
- 25 minutes hill workouts (treadmill) - not technically a strength workout but my legs think it was

 

[Naomeri]

- 25 minutes hill workouts (treadmill) - not technically a strength workout but my legs think it was

I did hill repeats on an actual hill on Sunday, and my legs agree with yours

 

[avondale]

30 min Runner's World lower body this morning! I really would have fallen off completely by now if not for this group.

Good for you!

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

I love the idea of this thread! I’ve taken a break from running post-Marathon Weekend (hard to get motivated when it’s cold, snowy and dark) but just signed up for a fall half marathon to work towards. As part of training, I’ve made it a goal to incorporate more strength training as well. I’m currently doing a 4 week Peloton strength program that I am halfway through.

Would love tips on how many days people incorporate strength when in a running training plan, and how they break up the days between upper/lower/core.