Shaving time on my jogging, what to do now?

marisbowen

I started noticing that I get back from my jogging sooner. I know thats good news as my body is getting use to the exercise. But when should I bump up the distance to my jog? Or instead of going farthur, maybe add 5lb weights to my wrists so I can get more arm workout in? I know I can put those on my ankles, but I need to do some type of arm workout...two birds one stone?

I've been going strong for a month now and I just don't want to burn myself out. Yet I have to do it all at once because I already know I won't do something else later in the day.

Yesterday I even ended my jog with lunges since it makes me stay out the full 50mins. Those were killer! So I might do that every other day or twice a week but it did help me get my full workout time in.

Thanks!

CarsonRuns

Just go a little longer (farther). Keep adding to the distance gradually. Maybe 5 minutes per run every two week. Add another day if you feel up to it.

mreichard

I would do your runs based on time rather than distance --- run 50 minutes no matter how far that is. Over time, it will get farther and farther.

I would never do leg weights --- I'd be worried it would mess with my form and lead to injury. Same with arm weights for me, although others may disagree. For me, it's easy to make running a good workout --- I do longer distance, tempo runs, strides, hills, intervals, etc. I do strength training before running rather than try to do both at once.

SonicDeathMonkey80

Agree with time > distance.

melaniecheeks

No to wrist or leg weights - very bad for your joints.

Go longer, or faster, or over tougher terrain. Or mix those up each day.

marisbowen

Thank you all for the advice!

No to the weights, didn't think about the balance and possible joint issues.

Just need to figure out a new route to keep me out there longer and gradually add...

Thanks again!
Marissa