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This type of training seems like a reasonable compromise, where instead of striving for one's 100% potential in strength or endurance, one is trying for something like 90% in each. No one is going to win world records in either strength or running with this strategy, but it seems better for overall health and fitness. Sometimes I get the sense that champion runners are a bit too skinny, and powerlifters a bit bulky.
Maybe this type of training would be similar to decathletes, who are runners that are strong. Viada's strategy would be for strength-focused athletes who want to run.
Hey, thanks! I checked it out a a few days ago, when you posted it. It's got a some cool exercises. I'm still a novice, so I'm going to stick with the canned workouts on video. I did a month of P90X2 a while back, which focuses more on functional fitness. It was good, but I'm doing just regular lifting now to build strength.If you want general fitness and weight loss, something like Pete Kemme "Functional Fitness" might work.
But on the days when I'm feeling it, I know I can push myself a bit. Same with running. I still have a very structured workout routine, but I freely deviate from it. It's just a guideline. Like you, I value staying injury-free over all else. Different way to skin the cat I guess.
I'm with you on this one, too.