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    Re: Ankle weights

    I put Ankle weights in my day sac when training, better than sugar, books or water.

    works for me
    The older I get the Faster I was

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    Re: Ankle weights

    Thank you very much for your advice. The arguments sound persuasive - it doesn't seem worth buying ankle weights.

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    Running with ankle weights

    Anyone do / done it?

    I imagine bruising / ankle injuries are par for the course, but worth it for the benefits?

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    Re: Running with ankle weights

    Just a thought. I did think of this a long time ago, but never did it. But sat here now its seems counter-productive. As in, weight on your ankles amounts to weight lifted by the quads etc. Running is more of a pushing action, I dare say theres some science that would say its still potentially benificial. But I'd say, as a slightly qualified lay-man that squats, bench steps or just plain hill work as suggested is the best bet for improving leg strength. Tho' my favourite leg strengthening method is the cross trainer!

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    Re: Running with ankle weights

    Before investing in ankle weights, how about a jog in water-filled wellingtons, just to see how you go on? I would think it would have a similar effect and wouldn't cost anything.

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    Re: Running with ankle weights

    His socks would get wet!

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    Re: Running with ankle weights

    Well he'll have that fell running feeling then, even on the road. Win-win, eh?

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    Re: Running with ankle weights

    Ah!! Good point!!...maybe some gravy browning to just get the socks the right colour too!?

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