@equinelover Great share, great Progression and great motivation - thanks for the share and keep up the awesome work (pls also keep us posted)
A recap of my transition from running and cycling to kettlebell training
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@equinelover Good read, thank you! 
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@equinelover Good stuff. Curious to see: aside from the longer distances, how is your running?
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@equinelover Impressive walk through! I think this is super inspiring for a lot of people. I 've been in a similar path (except I was too lazy and cheap to go for simple). Started with bells in 2017, finished rop twice last year and now transitioning to double 24s.
My sport is BJJ (thing of the past and the future, not training nowadays because ... well should I say?) and it has always felt better while training with kbs.
I'm interested in running a bit now, just for the sake of going outside.
Super nice to read more about people in the sub! Thanks for taking the time mate!
My sport is BJJ (thing of the past and the future, not training nowadays because ... well should I say?) and it has always felt better while training with kbs.
I'm interested in running a bit now, just for the sake of going outside.
Super nice to read more about people in the sub! Thanks for taking the time mate!
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@equinelover Is that a Heartbreakers singlet? You're probably in my area- I'm a member to that group that is on your race bib!
I'm also a runner and had been marathon training for the past 7-8 years before taking a break during Covid...now I'm trying to get back into kettle bells to hopefully fix some of the imbalances, inflexbilities and weaknesses I've developed over the years of doing almost predominantly running (desk job probably hasn't helped). Doing S&S now and would probably move on to RoP like you did next, but also want to start working running back into it. Thanks for sharing your work so far!
I'm also a runner and had been marathon training for the past 7-8 years before taking a break during Covid...now I'm trying to get back into kettle bells to hopefully fix some of the imbalances, inflexbilities and weaknesses I've developed over the years of doing almost predominantly running (desk job probably hasn't helped). Doing S&S now and would probably move on to RoP like you did next, but also want to start working running back into it. Thanks for sharing your work so far!
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@elaine202 Yep, Heartbreakers singlet! Sounds like a solid plan. Good luck with your KB training, and thanks for the comment!
@equinelover I'd be really interested hear about any carryover/improvement with distance running. I've always figured swings would have great synergy with running since it works hamstring, hip flexor and lower back/psoas which all seem to be the primary movers with running. Haven't successfully managed running and kettlebells training myself yet- I always ended up scrapping kettlebells once run volume gets higher.
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@elaine202 I don't really do any hard running these days, but my easy pace has held pretty firm despite the drastic drop in mileage. I'd say I run with better form these days (more core engagement) and feel stronger on uphills (I think this is directly attributed to swings).
@equinelover This is rad, I'm a runner who is always sick of getting hurt trying to become a kettelbeller and runner who is hurt less.
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@equinelover Nice work man! I'm a newly former runner here (not so much by choice but because I want to walk around without pain in my ankles).
I'm still addicted to cardio and instead hit the erg 2-3 days a week but have used kb for years. I never really eat to gain so this is cool to see. I've just been trying to get as strong as possible at my normal weight and stay there lol. But this is a great example of how kb can build strength and muscle when used appropriately.
I'm still addicted to cardio and instead hit the erg 2-3 days a week but have used kb for years. I never really eat to gain so this is cool to see. I've just been trying to get as strong as possible at my normal weight and stay there lol. But this is a great example of how kb can build strength and muscle when used appropriately.
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@equinelover Thanks for sharing, inspiring stuff. I used to lift KBs to support my cycling - now I cycle to support KB sport lifting.
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@equinelover Well done.you can accomplish alot with KB.