Q. I am a long distance runner looking to add weights to my exercise routine. I have never added weights in the 6 years that I have been running and don’t know where to begin. Several of my teammates and past coaches don’t think that I should add weights. What are your thoughts and how should I proceed?
A. The situation that you find yourself in is a common conundrum that doesn’t have a definitive answer. Obviously, how your body responds to weight training will be the deciding factor in whether or not this is an effective option in your training routine.