Whine: I hate cross training...

[soveryexcited]

Do I have to do it? Can't I just run and let the rest be?

I'm awful at circuit training, I abhor Jillian Michaels (or maybe just the 30DS) and I just like to sit at home and get fat in between runs. What constitutes cross training? Does playing Just Dance count?

What do you do for cross training? Extra points for if you do something that I could do indoors with three kids...

[texassmith]

I used to just run and not do anything else. It is just asking for injury (learned that the hard way...twice). I do P90X DVDs and a yoga for runners DVD at home after the kids go to bed or while DD #1 is at school and DD #2 is napping.

[gt7301b]

Keep trying new things.  I find it hard to believe that there isn't ANYTHING else that you would enjoy other than running.  I know I perform better when I change my routine up on a frequent basis.

My cross training exercise of choice is ice skating, but that would get expensive with three kids in toe.

[soveryexcited]

Yoga for runners sounds interesting. I will go look that up on amazon. DH suggested we buy the Les Mill Body Pump DVDs so I could do that too (although dropping a barbell on my baby might be bad...)

I guess what I meant is that I'm not fond of cross training at home, but that's all I can do right now. I run Tuesday sand Thursdays and Saturdays because the other two are in school so all I have is the baby. I used to play hockey, and go to the gym regularly, but now there just isn't time and its too expensive (between babysitting and gym fees).

[cinco]

I like strength training, but rarely cardio cross train unless I'm injured.

ETA: I don't have a gym membership, so all my strength training is at home. I use exercise videos or get ideas from magazines/web sites/etc.

[texassmith]

Jan 21, 2013 14:16:16 GMT -5 soveryexcited said:

Yoga for runners sounds interesting. I will go look that up on amazon.

I have this one and like it:
www.amazon.com/Yoga-Runners-Intermediate-Christine-Felstead/dp/B004GHBQNI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358796059&sr=8-1&keywords=yoga+for+runners

[keweenawlove]

What about a bike trainer?

I love swimming for cross training but it sounds like that wouldn't work for you.

[gt7301b]

www.doyogawithme.com has some good videos too.

[shelbyann]

My current favorite XT is the rowing machine.

I also do Insanity DVDs from time to time if I need to get an non-gym, non-running workout in.

[joenali]

What about some core functional strength training??

blog.trainingpeaks.com/posts/2012/2/6/functional-core-strength-for-triathletes-in-10-minutes-a-day.html

Also, cross training can be as simple as going on a walk with your kids.

[Deleted]

I love what has become my XT. I have to somehow choose a few workouts out of the 6 or so classes/week I'd like to attend. Crossfit-style 30m workouts, cardio intervals class, kickboxing.

Sigh. Triathlete problems.

[gumi]

You CAN just run but its sorta like putting all your eggs in one basket. Running is good for some muscles, but if you dont work the other muscles in some way, you get muscular imbalances that cause injury. And then, since all you do is run, when you can't run, you are stuck.

It's good to have backup things that you enjoy. I dont even look at my other activities as cross training, I look at a big picture about being well balanced.

The indoor with 3 kids is hard - first thing that comes to my mind is gym daycare Then you have access to spin classes, yoga classes, weights, pilates, etc. There has to be something else that you like!

[sadlebred]

I'm a cyclist, so I don't have to cross trainer. I do some core and upper body weights once a week in addition to riding.

[derbycitycook]

Jan 21, 2013 16:02:02 GMT -5 @sessalee said:

I love what has become my XT. I have to somehow choose a few workouts out of the 6 or so classes/week I'd like to attend. Crossfit-style 30m workouts, cardio intervals class, kickboxing.

Sigh. Triathlete problems.

This site looks awesome! I don't XT right now either. My goal is to change that as I gear up for half training again! Thanks!

[aurora]

I think it's the constraint that you can do it at home while watching the kids that's hard, not the cross-training in general. Some things I do/have done for cross-training are strength, yoga, xc skiing, telemark skiing, mountain biking, road biking, hiking, swimming, soccer--pretty much anything that gets me outside and moving around counts. Honestly, though, running is more my cross training for skiing and mountain biking than vice versa.

[tuggyruns]

ah this is so me. I WISH I could just run. but I get injured. I know some people can make it work to *just* run. I am not one of those people. I just despise the gym and I get SO distracted at home so cross training is hard. I like New Rules of Lifting for Women b/c it gets me in and out of the rat pack (gym) quick, but it gets the job done. The less guido I have to endure, the better.

[taratru]

I hate it, too. Which is why is just slides to the bottom of my priorities when I hit a time crunch. Then I get injured or sore or just exhausted and I remember why it's important.

In fact, I need to get lifting asap, but at this point, I'm afraid the soreness would kill my last few weeks of marathon training.

[psyri]

Jan 21, 2013 14:21:10 GMT -5 texassmith said:

Jan 21, 2013 14:16:16 GMT -5 soveryexcited said:

Yoga for runners sounds interesting. I will go look that up on amazon.

I have this one and like it:
www.amazon.com/Yoga-Runners-Intermediate-Christine-Felstead/dp/B004GHBQNI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358796059&sr=8-1&keywords=yoga+for+runners

I have this DVD too and really like it.