[jfgallego2]

Hi,

I am about to start the 8-week training plan for ice/mixed climbing strength training plan. I really like running, and most of the runs I do, I try to keep them within Zone 1. If I do additional runs of this kind in between the strength training days, would that affect my training? The plan is very clear about not adding any other strength workout, but I feel like a run in Zone 1 will actually help continue my fitness.

A bit of background: I started structured training in 2018 with the 20-week ultra training plan. This year I switched to climbing and had a good season in the Tetons with long approaches and moderate technical climbs and scrambles. For the past month or so I’ve been doing a couple of runs a week and a day of climbing on average.

Thanks in advance.

Best,
Juan

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[TerryLui]

TerryLui on October 3, 2019 at 11:13 am #29371

Hey Juan!
I would imagine that so long as your runs are not negatively impacting your climbing training (i.e. taking time away and/or extending your recovery b/w workouts) the light Z1 runs should be fine?

[jfgallego2]

jfgallego2 on October 3, 2019 at 11:22 am #29372

Hi Terry,

Thanks! That’s what I thought. I plan to use my HR monitor during the workouts to get a better idea of the recovery times, in addition to “how I feel”

Cheers,
Juan

[Anonymous]

Anonymous on October 3, 2019 at 1:13 pm #29374

I agree with Terry. Just be sure you’re recovered for the climbing workouts if that’s your priority.

[jfgallego2]

jfgallego2 on October 3, 2019 at 2:27 pm #29381

Thank you, Scott. Will do.

Cheers,
Juan