A Massachusetts gym looking to help marathon runners get ready for race day by switching things up with some strength training and a little bit of boxing.Marathon training isn’t just about logging the miles. “I do a lot of boxing and a lot of lifting. It really just helps reduce injury, joint stability and the last thing any of us runners want is to get hurt during the training season,” runner Rachael Wolley said.Wolley is training for her first Boston Marathon. Even for those who are naturally athletic, the long training runs can be tough.”Definitely need to switch it up. With all the miles we run during the week, during the day, being able to switch it up definitely helps with my training and just to make you a stronger runner overall,” Wolley said.From boxing to other types of strength, cardio, and circuit training, Wolley breaks up the runs a couple of days a week at EverybodyFights Hilltop in Saugus.”Find that balance in your routine of: ‘I’m running three days a week, but I’m going to be lifting two days a week.’ You’re probably going to have a better output on marathon day,” trainer Mia Pantos said.Pantos said while it’s beneficial to incorporate strength training, dial it back when you need to and listen to your body.“A lot of marathon training is not just about the cardiovascular condition. It’s about strength training, as well as recovery, which I think a lot of athletes forget,” Pantos said.EverybodyFights is offering a “Boston Strong” special: free membership for Boston Marathon runners through the marathon and one month after while runners recover.The offer is good at any of EverybodyFights location – runners just need show up to their grand re-launch party at the Saugus on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with proof they are running the Boston race.
A Massachusetts gym looking to help marathon runners get ready for race day by switching things up with some strength training and a little bit of boxing.
Marathon training isn’t just about logging the miles.
“I do a lot of boxing and a lot of lifting. It really just helps reduce injury, joint stability and the last thing any of us runners want is to get hurt during the training season,” runner Rachael Wolley said.
Wolley is training for her first Boston Marathon. Even for those who are naturally athletic, the long training runs can be tough.
“Definitely need to switch it up. With all the miles we run during the week, during the day, being able to switch it up definitely helps with my training and just to make you a stronger runner overall,” Wolley said.
From boxing to other types of strength, cardio, and circuit training, Wolley breaks up the runs a couple of days a week at EverybodyFights Hilltop in Saugus.
“Find that balance in your routine of: ‘I’m running three days a week, but I’m going to be lifting two days a week.’ You’re probably going to have a better output on marathon day,” trainer Mia Pantos said.
Pantos said while it’s beneficial to incorporate strength training, dial it back when you need to and listen to your body.
“A lot of marathon training is not just about the cardiovascular condition. It’s about strength training, as well as recovery, which I think a lot of athletes forget,” Pantos said.
EverybodyFights is offering a “Boston Strong” special: free membership for Boston Marathon runners through the marathon and one month after while runners recover.
The offer is good at any of EverybodyFights location – runners just need show up to their grand re-launch party at the Saugus on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with proof they are running the Boston race.
