Should You Lift Weights While Training For A Marathon? | Marathon Prep, E5

[@nickbarefitness]

Thank you guys for watching! FULL WEEK OF WORKOUTS: M: 10-11 miles easy T: 10-11 miles easy W: 2 miles easy + strides 6 x 1.5 mile at 6:10 pace with 400m jog rest 2 miles easy T: 10 miles easy F: 7 miles easy with 2 x :20 accelerations per mile in middle 5 miles S: 17 miles easy S: OFF

[@welcometomathy]

What about some gym plan?

[@shipleyzimlich8032]

Nick can you talk about Hypertrophy while Running!

[@stormGod9999]

How far are you from a 700lb deadlift now and days?

[@vilasclips8701]

easy for you, is like 30 to 60 less FCmáx?

[@madisonrichards8108]

Would LOVE to see a video on off/recovery day!!

[@JoshHitti]

I love continuing to lift while simultaneously training for a half-marathon. It helps break up the monotony and helps me enjoy my days off. Cheers, bro

[@outofoder7]

Same. I feel exhausted by the end of the week but rewarded knowing that it will make me stronger/faster.

[@erichnagel6547]

love u man. half marathon won’t test your brain. go full and see where it takes you

[@JoshHitti]

@@erichnagel6547 it’s definitely helped to push my physical limits, I’ve only ever ran a couple miles my entire life. So training for a half has helped get me into the mindset to go further. However, you’re spot on - a full is my next endeavor and that will be a massive mental test

[@trackntrail2869]

@@erichnagel6547 everyone starts somewhere. Half marathons are a great first step

[@louiss3115]

Any tips on how to enjoy lifting? I love running but i just cba to lift idk

[@levichattawayfitness711]

Pairing lifting and running has got to be one of the best feelings out there! love this video man, consistency is KEY!

[@davidohearn8047]

I used Peek Sleep the last few night and holy cow. What a difference in the quality of sleep that I have gotten. Didn’t make me drowsy or lethargic. Just relaxed. And slept great.

[@heavyrunnerweightlifter4392]

Really? Can't wait to try it out

[@davidohearn8047]

@@heavyrunnerweightlifter4392 yes sir! I Can’t wait to try the chocolate next.

[@ifitgamer9179]

Same here. I notice the most the next day. I’ve taken melatonin for years and I have to say - Peek Sleep doesn’t make me tired “quick,” but I definitely feel very well rested the next day. Will purchase again 👌🏼

[@phantombigballs8165]

I borrowed some from a pal... didn't make any difference at all. Load of nonsense

[@saljablo2767]

I’ve been watching your running for a few now. Your stride has gone from a lumbering stomp to a super smooth and upright trot. Great work.

[@josedeleon9762]

Every time I order from BPN it only takes a few hours for me to get my shipment notification. Shout out to the team for putting in the work to get us our orders in a timely manner. 🤙

[@heno86]

For a natural trainee looking for a endurance pb you want your weight as low as possible and optimal recovery… marathon training alone while juggling a full time job and family is a massive commitment as it is…

[@aguyonyoutube1]

Just wanted to say your videos are so inspirational. You've got an insane work ethic. I don't even run much, but I enjoy seeing your business grow.

[@Kevin-cf8uu]

Strength training is really important for runners and absolutely helps. Eventually though there would be a depreciating return and if Nick wants to run really fast, say, under 2:30 for a marathon I do think he's ultimately going to need to shed some muscle/weight. Doesn't mean he shouldn't do lighter lifts but it really just depends on your personal goals and what brings you fulfillment. There are some really hard ultras that would be interesting to see Nick train for such as Barkley Marathons or Western States.

[@jms0313]

Yeahh but that would not be good for his thumbnails and. Lead to a decrease in worthless supplement sales. He will keep the syringes going

[@Drusher10]

Because of Nick, i achieved multiple half-marathons and I was able to hit a single rep PR of squats @200kg (440lbs), keep it up Nick

[@Seraphim_Belisarius]

I've been continuing lifting and running. I lift three times a week, heavy - the brutal days are when I have to do speed work on a lift day-averaging 30 to 40 miles a week, plus doing squats, deads, bench, OHP, sumo deads, weighted chin-ups, weighted dips, back rows, weighted ab work-planning to run a 50k.

[@jms0313]

I’m guessing you are not married and you don’t have kids.

[@Seraphim_Belisarius]

@@jms0313 Haha, yes. No children and no wife.

[@jms0313]

@@Seraphim_Belisarius lucky POS

[@bhead0081]

I get in 6 days a week while married with kids, however I only workout once a day: push/legs/pull on Monday Wednesday Friday and long easy runs Tuesday Thursday Friday, all before work. Some days it's tight, especially with sport schedules, but doable.

[@jms0313]

@@bhead0081 you must be an office worker to get it before work? Remote work?

[@domruns9472]

From my experience my training gets worse if I hit major leg movements so I train everything else and occasionally do lunges or hamstring work. I use hills to help strengthen my legs too.

[@MattyHalloween]

Yeah… I have to lift while working my endurance base. First, it helps reduce injury and also it just helps break up the monotony of the grind. It’s fun when I’m putting in the miles on the street or treadmill but that doesn’t mean I need to miss out on the chance to grow and break thresholds with my lift too. I’m greedy… I want it all.

[@adhajamil4263]

been lifting weight for past 12 years & distance running for 5 years.yeah,you can do it both! just know how to balance those time well.

[@Sasquatch801]

Great video. Random side note, I freaken love the lights in your high kitchen cabinets. When you were showing us the wind down peak sleep hot cocoa I was just admiring the cabinets 🤣 mad kitchen envy

[@xjoshuk2112]

An insight into your rest and recovery techniques would be awesome Nick!

[@LDLefebvre]

The best bench press bar path is not straight, it is one where the barbell follows a slightly curved descent and then a “J” curve on the ascent. This involves scooping, or pushing the bar towards your head as you come off the chest and then moving into a vertical bar path once you're closer to lockout.

[@lewistunbridgemusic6884]

I'm training for an ultra at present and I'm still doing weights a couple of times a week. Deadlifts, thrusters etc. It helps strengthen your core and legs for running

[@n0lewb832]

Love the inspiration and the daily motivation Nick👍🏻 but I gotta get on you for the blue chord hanging from the rear view 👀

[@Plutoguru]

I´ve fallen in love with your videos man, great content!

[@JoeHoag]

Dude, motivation isn’t even the word. Keep inspiring bro !

[@nicholi1246]

The answer to the title is, yes if you want to be average at both. High level endurance athletes aren’t wasting their time doing hard strength training(at least not year round), and guys that look super jacked and carry a lot of muscle will never live up to their potential in endurance sports. Just my 2 cents

[@peteplayz-norskgaming5723]

Intelligent high level endurance athletes are doing heavy weight low rep training year round. This has been shown as optimal. Look into it.

[@Dmax_overland]

Very interested in this topic. I’m starting getting back to the gym/running after a knee dislocation. Set myself the goal at 19st10 to run a 10K as well as genuinely getting back to fitness for life and fathering my son

[@buckscobro1891]

Opening to the vid is just perfect!

[@heart2kicks690]

Okay with the Pegasus trail running shoes for lifting! That colorway is fire!

[@chrisfrazier7964]

Just got my Peak Sleep and have used the past few nights, love it! As a dad of 4 young kids (newborn to 5), I don’t sleep much but now it’ll at least be quality sleep.

[@Picklerick99]

What a great message in the opening.

[@JakeBaumann]

I was just at that gym for a Spurs party at SXSW. I can confirm it’s awesome. Love these prep videos, Nick. Cheers.

[@coreygrant5974]

18:48 bystander yells out, "Go one more!" That had to be a cool experience!!!

[@msaavy83]

Peak Sleep is the real deal. I got a score of 82 on Fitbit with only 5 hr 30 mins of sleep. My REM and Deep sleep improved and woke up with no drug like feeling. Apple Cinnamon with warm Almond Milk is fire.

[@bryanpacheco4250]

we LOVE ourselves a good nick bare whiteboard session

[@ConnectingAnswers]

Matt Vena has a good video on bench bar path and why straight is not best for it to pull the most weight.

[@huntinggamer100]

I appreciate the philosophy you tie into your videos nick

[@timjacobsen3141]

Between graduate school, full time job, and new baby boy, I’m fortunate to be running 50 miles a week on avg. The most important thing training for mileage is putting in the miles. I simply don’t have the time to lift weights. Also, lifting heavy weights is counter productive. In running, the less you weigh the faster you run.

[@High_Rate136]

@@espi7895 seriously, it is baffling how many people are duped into believing they can train like Nick while being natty

[@High_Rate136]

@@jason9983 I never said anything about recovery, I said train like him. Following his protocols to the t. An average person who is not enhanced will NOT be keeping up, at least not for long, depending on how trained up they are when making the attempt.

[@George-nx4bp]

Nick is too big to be his fastest as a runner. And he probably takes something to keep his muscles on with how much endurance training he has done, it's ridiculous... But for most of us, lifting heavy is not counter productive. Your body won't build up big muscle when it's spending most of its energy recovering from running. But that lifting will strengthen your tendons

[@srirachaspicy8569]

@@jason9983 Wow how do you manage your time to do all that? Respect!

[@srirachaspicy8569]

@@jason9983 thanks for sharing :)

[@runfargetlost991]

I am very consistent, but then slowly fall off. Fighting right now for the first time in a long time to not fall off.

[@squirtleisthebestpokemon9745]

The remark about bar path actually doesn't hold for the bench press. An arched bar path, so that you're pushing back and up, is more effective for most people.

[@HighSpinSwingSpeed]

You should try the compass center dash setting on your Raptor over MPH 😎

[@natashadejoya1763]

Favorite episode keep grinding Nick I love your content and teach us all the facts and nutrition we need 🥰💕

[@MysticMac000]

i lift twice a week during the build phase for my next marathon. I do it on the same day as my high intensity days, and it works great

[@LR6092]

What he describes at 12min is that when he lifts he ups his does of testosterone and feels better. Read between the lines people

[@tygercontreras521]

And your hating why?

[@theheronknowsprimewater1035]

Hey Nick I would love to see you put together a team for an expedition adventure race. These races usually include hike/run, mountain bike and rafting/kayaking. You have to navigate between checkpoints without GPS. Here are a few you could look at - Expedition Oregon will run May 9-15, and Expedition Canada follows it on June 3-11. Endless Mountains concludes the North American circuit on June 18-25.

[@theheronknowsprimewater1035]

Might be something for next year ...

[@ralphmartinez1869]

Brother Nick your videos inspire me to go out & give it my best ! Yes Consistency is key- in Japanese the term “Do” is the journey as in Ju-do, Aiki-do, Ken-do… it is the Way!!

[@mattbudzik7624]

Just started watching your videos, they are great man! Always have enjoyed running but haven’t done it seriously for awhile. Would love to see you do an intro to running/weight lifting video and how to get shredded like you !! Keep up the great content.

[@nicole07700]

I'm from buffalo! loved that you mentioned my hometown!

[@tbauer4850]

He is running the Buffalo Marathon May 29

[@myhatyourhat2819]

With dumbbell rows your front leg should be the same side arm you are working for better stability and strength. So the opposite stance that which Nick was doing. This will stop hip rotation and give you a better platform to protect your back.

[@George-nx4bp]

You think? I've never seen that. I'm still going to try to move my arm the way Nick does from here on out, I don't think I was targeting lats very well before.

[@myhatyourhat2819]

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[@b.mendiola2515]

The beginning….. thanks for one of the most valuable tips

[@deogratias948]

I do both : triathlon and weightlifting. It's golden. Being able to push 350 W for 20 minutes on the bike, running 35 min on 10 k and lift 160 kgs on deadlift is so satisfying

[@xecidex]

Dude your a fken beast lol, what's your workout in a week look like and how long you been training?

[@deogratias948]

@@xecidex thanks ! Currently i'm training for french cycling nationals my typical week is as follows monday : 1h swimming at midday , 45 minutes cycling VO2 max workout on the evening followed by 30 minutes lifting Tuesday : 1h30 hard swim on the evening + 1h lifting Wednesday : 1h tempo run at midday Thursday : 1h swim at midday and 1h lifting on the evening Friday : 1h swim at midday and 1h duathlon specific training the evening (Switch between treadmill and bike for 40 minutes at race Pace) Saturday : hard lifting leg workout the morning and 2-3 h on the bike the afternoon Sunday : praise the lord at the church and rest Hère it is :)

[@xecidex]

@@deogratias948 intresting, how do you find recovery and injury prevention, do you do yoga? mobility work? foam roll? supplements?

[@deogratias948]

@@xecidex recovery wise i tend to soften the workouts after 8 weeks of training block, so basically i lower the intensity and i only do 1 workout/day and it lasts 1 week. Otherwise along training blocks i do foamroll after every session, massage gun and cold leg baths Oh and i don't do that much mobility, i do on the other hand a lot of proprioception which prevents a ton injuries cause you strenghten the articulations

[@nishavramgoolam2401]

Can you make a video on how to manage/balance weight training- running and other works pls 🙏 I need a really good idea right now. Helps!!.

[@mustafapathan]

This video gives Peter McKinnon vibes. Love it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@9magc]

Insane video skills! Keep it up Nick!

[@Dan-vt9vk]

God damn, that was a good choice of song from 15:20 onwards. Described the scene perfectly!

[@matteok499]

Have you never struggled with injuries during this huge volume training? Or what would you recommend to prevent it? (Knee injuries in my case)

[@verbinnenben]

Testosterone helps to recover from his high volume training

[@LR6092]

Test 100%

[@jonathanallen6753]

What shoes do you use? The higher the heel the more your weight is thrown on to your knees thus go for 0 drop and watch your knee problems melt away....

[@jms0313]

He’s on a large amount of tests which he does not mention because he’s a scam artist supplement salesmen

[@TripDadLife]

Definitely performance enhancements of some kind to help with recovery that being said I personally have put up high mileage weeks of 230+ miles a week for one whole month and I managed to stay injury free and recovery pretty well, though I honestly feel like it's because of my years of high and consistently high weekly mileage of 70-120 miles a week.

[@biiri1]

Let's go Nick. Great Stuff !

[@steelthedeal2777]

I guess this apply to any endurance sports/events. I am into cycling and I think I can benefit from this.

[@Joseph1NJ]

What does the kettlebell nut swing do again?

[@chris7570]

The beginning of this video all I could hear was army airborne or ranger cadence in my head while Nick was running “stand up hook up and shuffle to the door” jump right out on the count of 4 hooah

[@JamesL-jc3bf]

It would be awesome to see Nick get into cycling after this series is over!

[@jms0313]

He cycles all year round

[@codytentis9909]

Would love to hear more in depth information about specific ingredients in peak sleep

[@gaylecongdon9933]

Hey Nick. Love, love, love your videos and training playlists. Just a question. Do you actually ever do specific hill training work outs. Thanks so much. Gayle 😀

[@brandonboroughs5396]

Doing a long yoga session, 30-60 min, during weeks where you feel the mileage or intensity of the workouts adding up is a good substitute for me.

[@everythingfootwear08]

Nick Bare with the Ksubi heat!!

[@esidarapmot]

"Never been to this gym before", is wearing their branded sweatshirt already

[@tjcogger1974]

Finally a sleep supplement that doesn't have melatonin. I hate melatonin haha. I can't wait to try it.

[@medalmouse21]

Love the subtle sales pitch with a gym that is clearly paying you to be there. Let me go and walk into my new planet fitness gym with planet fitness gear on lmao

[@deividass]

The intro speech is so damn right! Made me realise that I'm inconsistently consistent

[@Gauge.Harness]

I have a Garmin Fenix and after using Peak Sleep for the last 2 days, I've finally hit 100% Body Battery according to my watch (first time ever). Absolute game changer moving forward.

[@Simon-zu2rb]

I am for sure consistent in being constantly inconsistent

[@TheBswan]

Dude, that deadlift form is squeeky clean

[@Edgardinno]

When Peak Sleep will be available to buy in EU?

[@timhoffmann9353]

Like a Movie. Great!

[@kierandale4920]

This video got 10x better when I heard Kodak and Gunna in the background

[@alecoria18]

Fantastic video like always 👍

[@trevormitchell1140]

Man that kollective gym was sickkkk

[@carloshernanz6978]

What brand is the cap? Please!! 21:36

[@ajrausch7956]

Hey Nick! What supplements do you recommend for college athletes?

[@thehierophant1314]

It’s like the Zulu and Spartans. These people ran with heavy shields for miles. The Zulu warriors and Romans especially impressed me. It shows you can build muscle and also run miles at the same time. Though it seems very difficult

[@fouadchakhtoura]

Hey! When you guys will start shipping to Dubai?

[@davidwomelsdorf]

Inspiration bro. Keep it up.

[@katelynclark63]

Hey Nick I can’t help but notice how you jump straight into the car and stop after your run. Is it not optimal to reduce pace even more, cool down a bit, and ease into walking for atleast 5-10 minutes before sitting down? I understand you may have just been busy and in a rush that day! Thanks

[@jasonharris996]

I was in Austin a few years ago for a conference. I got some early morning runs in and, coming from Maryland, was mildly surprised at how hilly it was. Nothing too crazy, but definitely not as flat as I imagined. The only other place I'd been to in Texas was Dallas so I just figured most of the state was pretty flat.

[@bryanlile3043]

New runner here. Any advice on planning out your routes?

[@DonovanJamesOfficial]

You started this episode off semi-cinematic. Good job.

[@Black_Fang35]

I'm signed up for a half marathon in Nov, right now I'm on day 46 of a squat everyday program. I don't know what to do, it's too funny. I don't why I did this to myself

[@invisibleliberty2275]

Anyone have any advice on how to train for your first marathon? I want to do a half~marathon. My current miles per week is around 10. I have been following the Hybrid challenge, but want to focus more on running. The event is in 2 months. How do I know if I’m ready?

[@a.w.dinunzio7334]

Well put. Go cougars

[@Gaesatii]

Oh man, it's coming right on time ! I've been trying to find a way to place big track workouts into my lift schedule, as a prep for a race early july, and I struggled for some reason. I just couldnt find a way to place the running volume I wanted. Your clear explanation really freed my mind, thanks Nick ! Side question, do you ship your supplements to europe, more specifically france ?

[@jonathansonnier3078]

IF ANYONE EVER SEES NICK 🏃‍♀️ RUNNING AND FILMING 🎥 SCREAM OUT OF YOUR WINDOW 🪟 “DO A KICK FLIP!” HE’S GONNA BE LIKE “HUH? WRONG GUY” 😂 IT WILL BE EPIC 😂

[@mathiasvertessen8871]

Depends on what your major focus is. If running a marathon as fast as possibble is the case, my opninion is that combining lifting isn't the best thing to do. Light = fast

[@ReaderandWriter.]

So informative!

[@joseancruz2459]

I start training for a marathon a 20-week workout you have some weight training that you recommend while doing that workout

[@gearoidcrowley4753]

Should you take creatine while training for a marathon? (Following the hybrid athlete programme )

[@19Kamau79]

Kipchoge runs his recovery sessions +8:00/mile.. ..I've seen Kenyans are very different, training or warming up isn't too serious just after gun amazing thing happen called racing 😊

[@jasonngeno1651]

Ah mKenya mwenzangu.

[@jamiedeegan7018]

Whats the name of the song at 16:20 ?

[@zacsakacsi]

Short answer. 100000% yes

[@bennyking572]

Awesome video :) I'm learning alot. I dont want to be rude Nick. But what do you weigh?

[@Jimmy-id9cg]

Hi Nick, I was wondering if you can give more insights to decreasing volume- Have you made the experience with just hitting the gym for 2-3 times per week in a marathon prep, but instead of decreasing to increase the sets & reps but with lower weights and how does that effect you performance in running? Thanks for your content, keep up the work!!!

[@High_Rate136]

His advice on that may be hard to put into practice for you unless you’re on gear as well. Whatever he takes allows him to recover much better from the intensity he puts his body through

[@teamdada2194]

@@High_Rate136 I have experience doing distance and lifting. I don’t think he’s on gear. I think he eats really clean and takes a lot of supplements. Being younger and sleeping good helps too. It is exhausting work and takes a yr or two to develop which he obviously did. I don’t think you know what your talking about Buck!

[@High_Rate136]

@@teamdada2194 Lol, send a link to your body looking exactly like his then. Also, don't forget to post your marathon times, currently deadlift PR, bench PR, and squat PR. I'll wait.

[@teamdada2194]

@@High_Rate136 I was training for a Special Forces assessment and selection course and I lifted as much as I ran/rucked. I was big and had endurance but sucked at recovery and didn’t eat well. He does everything right as far as I can see. Watch 2 weeks in hell on discovery. I’m roster #196. Although you won’t see me with my shirt off, rest assured I was a bad mutha. Lol

[@teamdada2194]

@@High_Rate136 it should also be noted. SFAS was essentially a half marathon everyday and a full marathon the last day for two weeks. Under load, stress, and very little sleep. I’m basically saying SFAS is 10x harder than a simple marathon. All the while going in deadlifting 405 for reps and benching 315 for a few reps.

[@jakarvishouston1429]

What program would you have someone who has only one time to work out and only about a hour or alil more in the time to do it

[@thecatch83]

If you’re training for a sub 3 hr marathon, running 7:30 pace for 10 miles is not considered “easy”….elite East African Marathoners don’t even run mid 7s on super easy days,

[@alicehamilton2790]

Must be a fan of Steve Cook because you’re wearing his Gym Sharks shirts

[@kblakrs08]

What is the camo hoodie you run in?