I have lately been reevaluating my running program, due to some injuries and fatigue. I also want to add in some cross training to both alleviate some of the boredom and to train for a triathlon.
This has made me wonder about my readers: How many days and miles per week do you run?
Lately I have been running 5 days, about 30 miles per week. My longest run is about 10-12 on the weekends – though I will do a long one and then drop back the next week.
Throughout the week my shortest runs are 4 miles, my mid runs are 5-6.
I’m going to cut back this week to four days of running, one of X training, two off. I’m going to try to run only 25 miles this week. I’m also going to do a 20 minute period of yoga each day.
I think sore, tight, stiff muscles are really affecting my running and my down time. I have been having muscle twitches regularly, yesterday in my calf all day and evening (and it is starting again now!) Sometimes they are in my upper leg, sometimes in my eye . . . . blood work showed no sodium issues, so guessing it is fatigue.
This week my longest will be about 10 – Sunday.
What about you? How many miles, how many days per week? And are you training for a particular race right now or just maintaining?
When I switched away from a strict running regimen, I cut back on my mileage and days both. Now I run 6-10 miles/week and 2-4 days.
I fill my other days with strength training and cycling for now. Give it a month and I’ll add swimming into the mix.
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Are you familiar with the FIRST training program? http://www.furman.edu/first/fmtp.htm
I recently got the Runner’s World book ‘Run Less Run Faster’. Basically the plan is 3 quality runs per week (speed work, tempo and long), with 2-3 Cross training workouts. This approach is especially beneficial for injured runners, older runners, and newer runners, and those looking to increase speed while easing the stress on the body.
I’m a newer runner, but the training really makes sense to me and I’m looking forward to this approach through the summer while I train for a fall half marathon.
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This sounds great, I am going to take a look at it. I like the idea of the quality runs; when I’m doing 5 days a week, I don’t think they are all quality. When I’m doing four, I believe they are. I’d like to see how to fit in speed work. Thanks Cyndi!
Hmm, when dealing with actual running miles, I can be all over the place. I like to do 5-6 days of cardio. Generally I like to run 7 miles 4 days a week, but sometimes I only get in 3 days. The other days of the week I do 60-80 minutes on the stationary bike and/or rowing workouts. So for actual running I do 21 – 28 miles a week, but when the weather is really I’ll be stupid and run up to 40 miles (and then I’ll get injured).
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LOL I understand the last sentence too well, Katie! You get that push and go to far. I do the same. I like the idea of the bike – I’m mixing that in now and will ride in the AM. I enjoy it, but not more than swimming lol. Looking forward to warmer weather for swimming.
I run 4-5 days a week, mileage depends on if I have an event coming up. For the 1/2 marathon I was running 4-6 miles M/W/F with a long run of 10-15 (depending on what week I was in) on Saturday. I also do speed work twice a month. Of course, I pay for a running coach so I don’t have to think about my running workouts. I do at least 2 days of 1 hr strength workouts and 2 Pilates/core work outs.