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  • astod4
    astod4 Posts: 49 Member
    I’m very much a beginner when it comes to running and I have a question about how you setup your weekly runs. I want to run 4 times a week, with the goal of eventually running around running 20-25 miles per week.
  • littlegreenparrot1
    littlegreenparrot1 Posts: 714 Member
    astod4 wrote: »
    I’m very much a beginner when it comes to running and I have a question about how you setup your weekly runs. I want to run 4 times a week, with the goal of eventually running around running 20-25 miles per week.

    My pattern is generally Tues/Wed/Fri/Sun. Week days are before work and 3-5 miles because realistically I don't have time for longer. One of those is supposed to be shorter and intervals, but don't like doing that much :D .
    Sunday is always long - which I count as anything over 5 miles. Exactly how long depends on what I'm training for, so Monday is always rest day.

    In between those is other stuff - swimming/yoga/gym/walking to run errands. Cross training helps avoid injuries.
    Your best bet is to build up slowly.
  • MikeRunsDaily2021
    MikeRunsDaily2021 Posts: 68 Member
    astod4 wrote: »
    I’m very much a beginner when it comes to running and I have a question about how you setup your weekly runs. I want to run 4 times a week, with the goal of eventually running around running 20-25 miles per week.
    @astod4 I would recommend you start out every other day with 3 slow paced runs and one day where you try a longer distance. Don’t be afraid to use a run walk method or slow your pace when you first start out. I’d also recommend you consider foam rolling and stretching. Make sure you get the right shoes, have an expert get the right shoes for you.
  • astod4
    astod4 Posts: 49 Member
    @littlegreenparrot1, and @MikeRunsDaily2021 thanks for your insight. I’ve been doing slow and moderate running days for a few months with a longer run mixed in. I probably should mix in some intervals as well. Do you have a recommendation for shoes to get?
  • MikeRunsDaily2021
    MikeRunsDaily2021 Posts: 68 Member
    @astod4 I would say if you have a good amount of base running you can start adding in some intervals. Just try not to do too much to soon (easier said than done). Just keep the big picture in mind.

    that’s the million dollar question. 🤣🤣🤣 I have tried a lot of different shoes and was surprised the ones I like best are Nike Flex Rn 2020. I don’t know anyone else who uses them and it just shows it everyone is different. I would go to a running store and have someone pick out one that matches your running style.
  • SwtHedgehog
    SwtHedgehog Posts: 175 Member
    Does anyone have tips to relax while focusing on cadence/form? If I need to run in the house or a quick distance, I am loose and light on my feet. Once I'm in my running gear and start a workout, I become very rigid, especially when focusing on form/cadence. When I do start to become more relaxed, I start to lose my form/balance. I think I'm looking for some liw-key advice because I am someone that will overfocus/compensate.

    Thanks in advance and happy running.
  • BigDfromNJ
    BigDfromNJ Posts: 26 Member

    Is this still an active group? I'm a 60+ lady who needs motivation to keep moving. I run/walk with the use of a gym boss. even though I get slower as I get older, I'm still moving. I find it hard to find running buddies in my age bracket. Any advice?

  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 37,445 Community Helper

    No one has posted since 2022, so I'm going to say not active. There are a couple of active threads over in the Challenges area you could check out, see if they sound good for you:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10943914/august-2025-monthly-running-challenge

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10944021/august-2025-walk-jog-run-bike-miles-challenge

    In either of those, you set your own goals.

    I'm 69, and I've always found people here on MFP to be welcoming and supportive of all ages, and of anyone who's working to be healthier and improve, no matter what constraints or limitations that person may feel concerned about. (Actually, sometimes the young'uns seem extra support of me as a li'l ol' lady doing her best, seems like. 😉)

    Another option would be to participate in one of the multi-activity exercise accountability/support threads. Here are a couple of examples of that kind of thing:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/331789/tlfc-exercise-and-accountability-support
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10705619/what-was-your-work-out-today

    I participate in that 2nd one myself. Mostly we just report what we did, but there's a bit of chat from time to time, too. It's an all-ages set of people, some long-termers, some posting only occasionally.

    Best wishes for finding the support you're seeking!

  • chaney3000
    chaney3000 Posts: 453 Member

    Hello all. Ive been running for a while now (15 years plus some). I mainly run marathons. However, my last race was in 2023. So its been a couple years since I've ran one. Work and life kinda put me behind on races. So now im just doing maintenance mileage (18-20 miles a week).

    I wanted ro run some races internationally but haven't been able to budget for a trip like that. Would REALLY love to run a race on each continent (minus Antarctica not paying $20K to run in a freezer).

    Anyhow, I'm Kevin, 46 yrs old, staying in Alabama. Hi!

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