Hi,
I have read a few articles which state that weight training improves strength and stamina which inturn makes you a better runner, does anyone agree with this?
I am thinking of doing some light weights at the local gym, only about 5-25kgs but I am unsure if this is going to help. I am only 42.5kgs and can not lift anything really heavy so I wondered how I could build up any strength at this level.
Was also wondering if anyone think being much smaller is a disadvantage when it comes to runing, I am 5'2" and don't have a wide stride but does my weight compensate for this?

I have read a few articles which state that weight training improves strength and stamina which inturn makes you a better runner, does anyone agree with this?
I am thinking of doing some light weights at the local gym, only about 5-25kgs but I am unsure if this is going to help. I am only 42.5kgs and can not lift anything really heavy so I wondered how I could build up any strength at this level.
Was also wondering if anyone think being much smaller is a disadvantage when it comes to runing, I am 5'2" and don't have a wide stride but does my weight compensate for this?