Which physical activity should I drop?

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Argo

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I'm currently involved in the following:

1) Running 2-3 times a week, training for a 5k race next friday and then another one in 2 months
2) Soccer, playing once a week. Planning to join a league very soon
3) Lifting weights 3-4 times, been doing that for the past 6 years
4) Raquetball

I'm starting to realize that my body can't keep up with all of that. I'm having aches and pains all over my body: lower back pain, sprained ankle, sprained elbow. So I realize I'm doing one thing too many and need to drop one. I'm leaning towards running (after the race of course), what would you do?
 
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Amused

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Originally posted by: Azzy64
weights, not only is it boring, it is ache summoning and fake.
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:roll:

Strength training is an important part of ANY training program.
 
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91TTZ

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Originally posted by: Azzy64
weights, not only is it boring, it is ache summoning and fake.
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Huh? Lifting weights is very important. It makes your body adapt to being put under a strain. Lifting weights and doing cardio is the cornerstone to being physically fit.
 
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gigapet

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Originally posted by: Azzy64
weights, not only is it boring, it is ache summoning and fake.
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:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
 
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Tea Bag

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Right away from reading the thread title, I was gonna tell you to drop soccer if it was an option.
 
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91TTZ

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Originally posted by: Argo
I'm currently involved in the following:

1) Running 2-3 times a week, training for a 5k race next friday and then another one in 2 months
2) Soccer, playing once a week. Planning to join a league very soon
3) Lifting weights 3-4 times, been doing that for the past 6 years
4) Raquetball

I'm starting to realize that my body can't keep up with all of that. I'm having aches and pains all over my body: lower back pain, sprained ankle, sprained elbow. So I realize I'm doing one thing too many and need to drop one. I'm leaning towards running (after the race of course), what would you do?
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How is your eating and your sleep schedule? I've noticed that if I don't get enough sleep, my body gets beaten up. Also, when I don't eat enough (like now, when I'm cutting down), I rack up more fatigue injuries like shin splints. I had to eat more for a couple of weeks so I could heal.
 
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cerebusPu

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drop running after the race.
continue weight lifting.
choose between racketball or soccer.
 
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kinev

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Depends on your goals and priorities. If you want to stay fit, but avoid injury, I would drop soccer. If you want to stay fit, but stay entertained when you work out, I would drop running. Also, it depends on how old you are or if you have any pre-existing injuries.
 
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StageLeft

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Weights is the most important to keep. After that you could drop running, as it's not inherently fun and the others will aid in fitness.
 
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PunDogg

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add protein to you diet man, your body won;t break down as much, you have to eat right if you do soo much phiysal activity.

Dogg
 
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