I have recently been persudaded into signing up to a number of races/runs etc (Half marathon, Tough mudder and a 20 mile mud race over 2 days) so I have cranked up my cardio
My routine has changed recently to incorporate the need of cardio and looks something like this:
Monday - Running (3-5km at a decent pace)
Tuesday - Starting Strength A (Squat, bench, deadlift)
Wednesday - Hill Sprints
Thursday - Starting Strength B (Squat, OHP, Row)
Friday - Spinning
Saturday - Starting Strength A
Sunday - Long Steady Run (10-15km slow)
Once a week i will skip one of the cardio sessions to give myself a day off but the changes to my routine and the fact I am doing some kind of legs everyday they are starting to struggle and my squats are certainly struggling.
Since these changes my squats have been struggling (About to stall for the 3rd time) and can only think its the fact they aren't getting any rest.
How would you guys alter/adjust the routine to still get stronger but keep the cardio going to ensure I am good condition for the race (I am happy to have some weight change to some extent if you feel diet is an isse)
P.s - I generally get plenty of sleep, 8 hours during the week and 9 at weekends
Thanks
Steve
My routine has changed recently to incorporate the need of cardio and looks something like this:
Monday - Running (3-5km at a decent pace)
Tuesday - Starting Strength A (Squat, bench, deadlift)
Wednesday - Hill Sprints
Thursday - Starting Strength B (Squat, OHP, Row)
Friday - Spinning
Saturday - Starting Strength A
Sunday - Long Steady Run (10-15km slow)
Once a week i will skip one of the cardio sessions to give myself a day off but the changes to my routine and the fact I am doing some kind of legs everyday they are starting to struggle and my squats are certainly struggling.
Since these changes my squats have been struggling (About to stall for the 3rd time) and can only think its the fact they aren't getting any rest.
How would you guys alter/adjust the routine to still get stronger but keep the cardio going to ensure I am good condition for the race (I am happy to have some weight change to some extent if you feel diet is an isse)
P.s - I generally get plenty of sleep, 8 hours during the week and 9 at weekends
Thanks
Steve