I'm actually doing this for my running now. But not with a 10 pound pack / vest. i just wouldn't notice that amount of weight. I'm currently doing hill reps with a 7.5 kg (16 pound) pack and aiming for a 10kg (22 pound) load in a couple of weeks. It it not that hard to run with the weight as long as you take it slow and don't try to run as fast as you can without weights. Your knees and ankles will be sore the next day, so be ready for that. I'm alternating nice easy flat running on my following day. Just for comparison (and why I'm using a pack and not a proper weight vest) I'm 5 foot 1 (so, hobbit sized) and I weight 55kg (122 pounds) so the weight vest just won't fit me. I checkout out the women's vest but it just won't be heavy enough, although it might fit. The big thing (I think) to also focus on when you are doing hills with the weights on - don't hunch over! Keep upright with your chest out and get your core working hard to stabilise you. The challenge is to maintain good form while you're doing this, otherwise you'll just end up creating problems further down the line. I'd recommend NOT doing what I'm doing ;-) No-one ever accused me of being a smart man ;-)
as long as the impact isn’t super high you’ll be ok. Also if you’re working your way up in weight that’s much smarter than just jumping right to the heavier weight right away.
why? just do strenght training and stop fuck up your joints running with weights. you are wasting time that could be used to get good at the sports with a good specific train for that sport. and train with weights(calisthenics or gym) in other time for specific muscle development. unless you are training for hiking and will have to carry a heavy bag.
@@ocaraevil I'm training with a weighted pack for specific reasons. I'm an ultra-runner - so I run very long distances. The extra weight simulates running with a full pack in a race (about 5-8kg). It doesn't trash my joints at all because I'm mostly running on the flat and then uphill. for the downhill sections I take it really easy. Gym stuff doesn't really suit what I'm doing. Big biceps don't help much when you have to run 50kms ;-)
I made a half mile jog in my 40lbs fitness gear vest. I am feeling some internal pain like once a week or less. I still dont want to quit. I am about to do one 1 mile on the tread mill (no hills). My right knee was killing me silently yesterday. I might be a bit slow lool???
Good point about hill sprints. Don't be like me and sprint down the hill because you'll injure your hamstrings and probably other things. Tore a bit of my hamstring muscle, and it took about a couple weeks to feel ok again
I wear a 50lb vest. I started with half the weight jogging slowly 1km per day, before long I was running 3km, 5km and 10km. Also when I get used to long jogging with that weight, I did sprints on slopes of between 30 and 200 meters. today I put full weight on it (50lbs) and started jogging slowly, starting the process from the beginning. highly recommended, great footwork to trapeze, absolutely. I recommend serious conditioning of the CORE abdominal / lumbar, trapezius and legs before buying 1 of these vests.
I have run up a local hill in a 10kg 22lb vest a few times. I don't think it makes me faster, but the weight-training combined running combats age. Or at least when I take off the 10kg I feel young again, for a short while.
Thank you for covering this particular topic, Coach Morgan! Been considering purchasing a weighted-vest to add something a little more unique to my training. You've given me food for thought! Appreciate it, and God bless! :)
I ruck between my runs, and do ultra 50 milers with a 25 pound ruck for 50 plus miles. Helped me train for my 50 mile ultra 6 weeks after my 50 mile ultra ruck race. I also only trained about 4 weeks for my first 50 mile ultra.
Maybe not the best thing to do but I ran 6 miles with 100m strides my first time out with a 10lb vest. No aches or pains during the run and no DOMS. The following week the same workout and still no problems. I should add that the 12 miles were on a rubber track. There was also a noticeable weight loss of about 4 lbs by the end of the second run despite eating more due to an increased appetite.
I (45kg, 5km runner) just casually bought a vest and ran 5km with 6kg today without researching beforehead on weighted running. And now watching this video back at home. Let me see what I did wrong... Not warm up with vest ❗ Sprinted 400m in my 5km ❗ Do not run on flat ground ❗ But I slowed down to run parellel with my beginner runner friend today, from usually 5min30sec per km to today 8min per km, so seems fine for me for now.
I’m doing 30lb for 4 miles at an 8 mins pace. 32 mins total. This is kinda of a slower run for me, honestly pretty easy just hard to breathe sometimes. My joints feel good, I only do this like once a week.
As a tip for those getting started with a weighted vest (or just thinking about it). If you have a Camelback (or something similar) drop a 5lb sandbag into it (no water), and get yourself used to running with that. This helps, because most of these hold a liter of water anyway (2.5lbs), so it is just a slight step up from a full water bladder. Then, if it works for you, move up to the real cost of a weighted vest. This is how I started and it worked great. I now run regularly with a 20lb plate carrier for certain days of ultra marathon training and for all strength conditioning workouts. Note: I'm over 50yrs, 6'1" - 195 lbs.
I don't have a weight vest, but I do have a CamelBak which adds about five pounds in water weight. Not a *lot* of weight, but definitely noticeable on long runs.
Lmao. I dont think there’d be anything wrong with adding the extra challenge. As long as you protect your knees by not letting them roll inward or go past your toes as you go down. I’ve been there and it sucks to have sore knees. 😖
@@indefinable7000 bro kneesovertoes isn’t bad. I used to have knee pain but now I have powerful knees after doing kneeovertoesguy’s program, which involves knees going over your toes.
Considering getting a weight vest to add some resistance. I generally run 5k each morning and a 10k on one of the weekend mornings. Building up to a half marathon a few times a year. 2 questions. 1: would wearing the vest on my interval training days where you jog and spring intermittently be beneficial for building speed? 2: I am roughly 100kg (15-20% bodyfat) so what weight vest should I get. I've heard 10% is enough but some people suggest up to 20%
Great questions! To answer: 1. Yes that would be beneficial although depending on your experience wearing a viest and it's weight, we suggest starting of running easy with it or even rucking (hiking with the weight vest) 2. For the weight vest, I'd start at a 5kg weight vest and work up to a 10kg vest. Finding a vest that allows for the most range from light to heavy is best. 5.11 Tactical makes some great ones!
@@TheRunExperience I used a weight vest back in high school for rugby/hockey training sessions. Back before Crossfit was a thing. Thanks for the advice though, will shop around for an adjustable one I can start low and build up as I go. I have one other question. Is it worth using the vest on a cross training day, rowing machine, road cycling etc? Since there is no extra impact on the leg joints.
Quick question, I been running a mile every other day with a 35 lb weight vest and I weigh around 148 lbs without it. Will the weight vest make me faster? I run around a 8min 8s on average with the weight vest on, but without it I was running around a 6 min 30s to 6min 50s on average. Can weight vest running help you run faster?
I have a weight vest with the 2lb sandbags you can attach for variable weights. I dont use it all the time but I may have to bust it out after this video. Hi Coach Morgan!
Thank you -- looking at doing a walk/run (8.5 min / 1.5 min) and build up to 50 miles (Kennedy 50) and saw about walking with a weighted vest -- hopefully that would help -- appreciate your observations
What are your thoughts on running/hiking with your rucksack instead? I always considered my run commutes with a 5kg daypack as a sort of weighted training. But does this throw off form too much? It's certainly more ultra marathon specific.
I am watching this in bed bext to my wife who is asleep with the sound off with captions. I am thinking of going for a run in my weighted vest but it will today remain a thought. By the way, the place in the video looks like California but the body language looks British.
I used to be a 5 minute miler but im 200 lbs now. Ive been running up to 7.5 miles an hour thinking its strength training fast twitch muscles i dont know if it is at such low speed. I want to do the 8 minute mile while im still around 200 i think i could do it but its a drag. but im trying to get down to 135 lbs running weight to go for the 4 minute mile training full time
Not sure if u will reply to this but I would appreciate it if u could girl! Anyway I’m going into the marine corps and I’m buying a weighted vest for running not gonna go at a full on run just a light jog do u think it will be fine for that just like 20 p?
I do have a question, if you have time to answer, that would be great. I am just starting to run after a long spell. Should you eat something before your run. Or can you tell me a video you have that will answer my question. I know this about weighted vests, but you have over 800 videos and I did not want to check all videos to see if you have answered my question on another video. Thank you
I’m 16 and am planning on being a navy seal I’m currently at a 7min mile and a 9min mile and a half. I threw on a 35lb back back and ran a 13.49 min mile up hill with it. I’m only 129lbs lol is this good numbers? And I’ve never ran for a sport or a hobby I just know that I was fast while playing games with grand stuff.
I think you have plenty room to improve. I could run 6 minute miles at that age. What I didn't know at the time was how critical form is in running. Run on the balls of your feet, sorta on your toes like a wolf, keep your legs light as possible. This form is the most important thing in running in my experience.
I need some help sorting through my methodology. I have 2 running tests that I’m prepping for; the 1.5 and 3 miler. I take my 20lb. Plate carrier out for runs like two single miles, 2-3 miles, or a one-heavy-one-slick (no added weight). I also do hills with my carrier at times. Am I hurting my run times, improving my performance, or doing nothing for my 2 run tests? Thanks!
I use 20lb to do my two mile run/jog inbetween unweighted miles and 3 miles alternating. I feel it helps along with two times a week squat lung etc combo
Really like the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxKE8pP77yruPYa7SBcl0a72pDnIHtz0wF because the placement of the weights on the perimeter of the vest makes it easy to use for a variety of activities without the weights interfering with any activities. Had an issue after 6 months when the strap holding the top buckle tore out. I contacted Aduro customer support and they took care of me.
I’m sure you, like the majority of us, are on a budget. That being said maybe you should have purchased a vest that allows you to subtract and add weight to it.
I'm actually doing this for my running now. But not with a 10 pound pack / vest. i just wouldn't notice that amount of weight.
I'm currently doing hill reps with a 7.5 kg (16 pound) pack and aiming for a 10kg (22 pound) load in a couple of weeks.
It it not that hard to run with the weight as long as you take it slow and don't try to run as fast as you can without weights.
Your knees and ankles will be sore the next day, so be ready for that. I'm alternating nice easy flat running on my following day.
Just for comparison (and why I'm using a pack and not a proper weight vest) I'm 5 foot 1 (so, hobbit sized) and I weight 55kg (122 pounds) so the weight vest just won't fit me.
I checkout out the women's vest but it just won't be heavy enough, although it might fit.
The big thing (I think) to also focus on when you are doing hills with the weights on - don't hunch over! Keep upright with your chest out and get your core working hard to stabilise you. The challenge is to maintain good form while you're doing this, otherwise you'll just end up creating problems further down the line.
I'd recommend NOT doing what I'm doing ;-) No-one ever accused me of being a smart man ;-)
as long as the impact isn’t super high you’ll be ok. Also if you’re working your way up in weight that’s much smarter than just jumping right to the heavier weight right away.
and yes form is KEY if you hunch over it’s going to make it much much worse!
why? just do strenght training and stop fuck up your joints running with weights.
you are wasting time that could be used to get good at the sports with a good specific train for that sport. and train with weights(calisthenics or gym) in other time for specific muscle development.
unless you are training for hiking and will have to carry a heavy bag.
@@ocaraevil I'm training with a weighted pack for specific reasons. I'm an ultra-runner - so I run very long distances. The extra weight simulates running with a full pack in a race (about 5-8kg). It doesn't trash my joints at all because I'm mostly running on the flat and then uphill. for the downhill sections I take it really easy.
Gym stuff doesn't really suit what I'm doing. Big biceps don't help much when you have to run 50kms ;-)
I made a half mile jog in my 40lbs fitness gear vest. I am feeling some internal pain like once a week or less. I still dont want to quit. I am about to do one 1 mile on the tread mill (no hills). My right knee was killing me silently yesterday. I might be a bit slow lool???
No weight vest needed for me, I constantly have an additional 10-15 pounds on me.
🤣😂
Lol.
Make it 90 lbs for me. Once I'll figure out how to undress I'll be motherfucking Kipchoge
Lmao
@@electricant55 My favorite comment of the day! Congratulations 🎉😆
Good point about hill sprints. Don't be like me and sprint down the hill because you'll injure your hamstrings and probably other things. Tore a bit of my hamstring muscle, and it took about a couple weeks to feel ok again
I wear a 50lb vest. I started with half the weight jogging slowly 1km per day, before long I was running 3km, 5km and 10km. Also when I get used to long jogging with that weight, I did sprints on slopes of between 30 and 200 meters.
today I put full weight on it (50lbs) and started jogging slowly, starting the process from the beginning. highly recommended, great footwork to trapeze, absolutely. I recommend serious conditioning of the CORE abdominal / lumbar, trapezius and legs before buying 1 of these vests.
I have run up a local hill in a 10kg 22lb vest a few times. I don't think it makes me faster, but the weight-training combined running combats age. Or at least when I take off the 10kg I feel young again, for a short while.
Thank you for covering this particular topic, Coach Morgan! Been considering purchasing a weighted-vest to add something a little more unique to my training. You've given me food for thought! Appreciate it, and God bless! :)
I ruck between my runs, and do ultra 50 milers with a 25 pound ruck for 50 plus miles. Helped me train for my 50 mile ultra 6 weeks after my 50 mile ultra ruck race. I also only trained about 4 weeks for my first 50 mile ultra.
Weight vest 👍🏾Very nice explanation for the Sprinters , timing is everything ❣️
love how your nails match vest
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Maybe not the best thing to do but I ran 6 miles with 100m strides my first time out with a 10lb vest. No aches or pains during the run and no DOMS. The following week the same workout and still no problems. I should add that the 12 miles were on a rubber track. There was also a noticeable weight loss of about 4 lbs by the end of the second run despite eating more due to an increased appetite.
I (45kg, 5km runner) just casually bought a vest and ran 5km with 6kg today without researching beforehead on weighted running.
And now watching this video back at home. Let me see what I did wrong...
Not warm up with vest ❗
Sprinted 400m in my 5km ❗
Do not run on flat ground ❗
But I slowed down to run parellel with my beginner runner friend today, from usually 5min30sec per km to today 8min per km, so seems fine for me for now.
Do you feel any impact on your joins?
I’m doing 30lb for 4 miles at an 8 mins pace. 32 mins total. This is kinda of a slower run for me, honestly pretty easy just hard to breathe sometimes. My joints feel good, I only do this like once a week.
That’s still very good time!
You had me at “longer hikes”! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
As a tip for those getting started with a weighted vest (or just thinking about it). If you have a Camelback (or something similar) drop a 5lb sandbag into it (no water), and get yourself used to running with that. This helps, because most of these hold a liter of water anyway (2.5lbs), so it is just a slight step up from a full water bladder. Then, if it works for you, move up to the real cost of a weighted vest. This is how I started and it worked great. I now run regularly with a 20lb plate carrier for certain days of ultra marathon training and for all strength conditioning workouts. Note: I'm over 50yrs, 6'1" - 195 lbs.
This is a great approach and strategy to weighted vest work! Thank you for sharing!
I don't have a weight vest, but I do have a CamelBak which adds about five pounds in water weight. Not a *lot* of weight, but definitely noticeable on long runs.
that works too!
🤔 hmm. Thanks! You just saved me some money to try this out.
@@indefinable7000 when you put water in it, try to get as much of the air out as you can before you seal it up. Keeps sloshing to a minimum.
I was 210. Iam about 170 now. When I got in the 190's I decided to buy a weighted vest to match the 210 when I ran.
@agent Smith, Do you have an update on your progress?
@@ayalc517currently sitting on the couch watching Netflix and eating junk.
Does it count if I need to lose like 50lbs? Do I already have my own personal weight vest?😅😅😂
Lmao. I dont think there’d be anything wrong with adding the extra challenge. As long as you protect your knees by not letting them roll inward or go past your toes as you go down. I’ve been there and it sucks to have sore knees. 😖
@@indefinable7000 bro kneesovertoes isn’t bad. I used to have knee pain but now I have powerful knees after doing kneeovertoesguy’s program, which involves knees going over your toes.
@@stillcold thanks I’ll have to check him/her out.
Another awesome topic covered. You seem to cover cool options for enhanced training. Thanks again coach Morgan! 🍎
Was doing sum treadmill jogs with ankle weights just got a 20 pound vest kinda wanna combine the ankle weights and vest
informative video--thank you for covering sprinting, as well.
We used Rack Sack for 3 months with combat boots on and it greatly improved our speed when we took them off, although not sure about the health cons.
Thanks for this contribution. I am finally using a vest that holds weights in the utility pockets.
Great review, &!Pro Tip recommendations 🦋 Thank you for sharing ✌️
I *AM* a weight vest
Very helpful video!!! Exactly what I was looking for 😃 Thank You!!!
Considering getting a weight vest to add some resistance.
I generally run 5k each morning and a 10k on one of the weekend mornings. Building up to a half marathon a few times a year.
2 questions.
1: would wearing the vest on my interval training days where you jog and spring intermittently be beneficial for building speed?
2: I am roughly 100kg (15-20% bodyfat) so what weight vest should I get. I've heard 10% is enough but some people suggest up to 20%
Great questions! To answer:
1. Yes that would be beneficial although depending on your experience wearing a viest and it's weight, we suggest starting of running easy with it or even rucking (hiking with the weight vest)
2. For the weight vest, I'd start at a 5kg weight vest and work up to a 10kg vest. Finding a vest that allows for the most range from light to heavy is best. 5.11 Tactical makes some great ones!
@@TheRunExperience I used a weight vest back in high school for rugby/hockey training sessions. Back before Crossfit was a thing. Thanks for the advice though, will shop around for an adjustable one I can start low and build up as I go.
I have one other question. Is it worth using the vest on a cross training day, rowing machine, road cycling etc? Since there is no extra impact on the leg joints.
Quick question, I been running a mile every other day with a 35 lb weight vest and I weigh around 148 lbs without it. Will the weight vest make me faster? I run around a 8min 8s on average with the weight vest on, but without it I was running around a 6 min 30s to 6min 50s on average. Can weight vest running help you run faster?
I have a weight vest with the 2lb sandbags you can attach for variable weights. I dont use it all the time but I may have to bust it out after this video. Hi Coach Morgan!
Thanks for this contribution. I am finally using a vest that holds weights in the hat utility pickets
Rucks can do wonders because sprints are no good with weighted vests on. Weighted vests are better for mid-distance running tbh
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This is a great (and new to me) idea. Thank you for introducing weight vests and what to do & not do.
So good. Thank you!!
Thank you -- looking at doing a walk/run (8.5 min / 1.5 min) and build up to 50 miles (Kennedy 50) and saw about walking with a weighted vest -- hopefully that would help -- appreciate your observations
I'm just running with a 20kg vest to train for the army
What are your thoughts on running/hiking with your rucksack instead? I always considered my run commutes with a 5kg daypack as a sort of weighted training. But does this throw off form too much? It's certainly more ultra marathon specific.
I go for runs almost every day with my 15kg ten tors pack.
Makes the actual walks really easy
Getting used to it does work wonders for stamina.
Must be so nice running in such a climate.
A guy that blames the weather for not running everyday 😂
@@tannerlane9669 ill run in a thunderstorm if I have to lol
Unlike the uk 👎🏻 the weathers horrible most of the year and it is so hard to motivate myself to get out
Dan W I’m not in the UK
@@danw1463 Think of the soldiers in ww1 and ww2, what conditions they had to survive in.
I've never used a weight vest, but instead hills and intervals. I may give it a try.
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What about taking a weighted book bag and putting it over one of your shoulders like a carry. Did that today because one of my straps broke lol.
I am watching this in bed bext to my wife who is asleep with the sound off with captions. I am thinking of going for a run in my weighted vest but it will today remain a thought. By the way, the place in the video looks like California but the body language looks British.
I think it's San Francisco. I think I see the Golden Gate Bridge in the background at 4:30.
@@nicolettakouris Thanks. You are right. And the lady is clearly American now that I can hear her accent.
I wonder how much weight vests compress the discs in your back?
Wow great vid! i want to get a vest with 25 and up weight , which one would you recommend?
I have hiked long distance with 30 + and did pretty well.
Great info! Thank you.
I used to be a 5 minute miler but im 200 lbs now. Ive been running up to 7.5 miles an hour thinking its strength training fast twitch muscles i dont know if it is at such low speed. I want to do the 8 minute mile while im still around 200 i think i could do it but its a drag. but im trying to get down to 135 lbs running weight to go for the 4 minute mile training full time
Could I just used a back pack with a few dumbbells in it I’m too broke for a vest
Makes sense. I’m gonna get one
I use this for stairs walking actually🙂
5K sprints?!, Lol!!
When I run with a weighted vest the vest bounces up and down and hurts my shoulder so you guys know how to fix this?
So for long distance runner. No weight! I am not hiking.
I run with 3 to 9 kiloes duty, all weather city runs.
Not sure if u will reply to this but I would appreciate it if u could girl! Anyway I’m going into the marine corps and I’m buying a weighted vest for running not gonna go at a full on run just a light jog do u think it will be fine for that just like 20 p?
I do have a question, if you have time to answer, that would be great. I am just starting to run after a long spell. Should you eat something before your run. Or can you tell me a video you have that will answer my question. I know this about weighted vests, but you have over 800 videos and I did not want to check all videos to see if you have answered my question on another video.
Thank you
if you search our playlist on our channel we have a few about how much to eat before you run or race!
Lol I like how your nails match your vest
I'm about to try this with 18 lbs
Would it be okay to run with it for 1-3 miles?
Is there more chance getting injuries with vest
Yes. Coach Morgan says so towards the end of this video.
I miss San Francisco 🙁
I’m 16 and am planning on being a navy seal I’m currently at a 7min mile and a 9min mile and a half. I threw on a 35lb back back and ran a 13.49 min mile up hill with it. I’m only 129lbs lol is this good numbers? And I’ve never ran for a sport or a hobby I just know that I was fast while playing games with grand stuff.
I think you have plenty room to improve. I could run 6 minute miles at that age. What I didn't know at the time was how critical form is in running. Run on the balls of your feet, sorta on your toes like a wolf, keep your legs light as possible. This form is the most important thing in running in my experience.
I need some help sorting through my methodology.
I have 2 running tests that I’m prepping for; the 1.5 and 3 miler.
I take my 20lb. Plate carrier out for runs like two single miles, 2-3 miles, or a one-heavy-one-slick (no added weight).
I also do hills with my carrier at times. Am I hurting my run times, improving my performance, or doing nothing for my 2 run tests?
Thanks!
I use 20lb to do my two mile run/jog inbetween unweighted miles and 3 miles alternating. I feel it helps along with two times a week squat lung etc combo
That would be hard to run in a weighted vest
It is! But over short distances and exercises discussed it's powerful!
Nice
You are very fit!
And wear new and good running shoes
What about using it on the stairmaster
yes! that could work!
@@TheRunExperience ok thanks
I'm cheap, can I just put rocks in a backpack???
most definitely 💪🏼
wrap them in a towel so you don't damage your back
I run with 40 extra pounds
Hi is a 10k OK
Really like the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxKE8pP77yruPYa7SBcl0a72pDnIHtz0wF because the placement of the weights on the perimeter of the vest makes it easy to use for a variety of activities without the weights interfering with any activities. Had an issue after 6 months when the strap holding the top buckle tore out. I contacted Aduro customer support and they took care of me.
Bom dia 🏃♂️👣👍
Damn your cute
You are sooo cuteee 😃
And very intelligent 😃
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I’m sure you, like the majority of us, are on a budget. That being said maybe you should have purchased a vest that allows you to subtract and add weight to it.
You are extremely mesmeric beauty.
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