How many days a week do you run?

McGruber03

I started running December of 2008. I could run 1/2 mile. I started out with the goal of completing a marathon and accomplished that in October of 2009, February 2010, and December 2010. Now I run 3-4 times a week and log 4-7 miles per run because I'm not training for anything right now. I also do an exercise video and spin on my no run days. I'm 34, married with no kids. My pace ranges anywhere from 10-12 minute miles. Hey, I live in Chattanooga, it's HILLY here!

BeautyFromPain

Do you do any rowing as cross training? I run long distance races also and have heard that rowing machines are a great way to work the core plus cross train.

Believe it or not, squats and deadlifts are two of the best exercises for the core.

natalie412

3 times a week - about 14 miles total so far. 2 4 miles runs, and a longer run on the weekend. Just started running with C25K in December.

armsactually

since i've started getting serious a few months ago I've been running 3-4 times per week. Usually a mile every other day. I'll walk 1-2 miles in the days between.

Moriarty_697

I try for 4-8km three times a week. I also try to cycle commute 5 days a week so I don't go for much more than that or my legs threaten to go on strike.

talamer

I'm doing 2-3 times run each week between 4-5 miles. I also do Insanity workout + Jillian Michael 6 wks Six Pack

TazzytheMotivator

I run 6 day a a week and I will run anywhere between 5-7 miles .
How long running about year and a half .

sherry9300

I run once or twice a week right now. I don't really measure distance but I run for at least 35 minutes right now. Other days I alternate between elliptical (which I don't think does much aside from the cardio aspect) and walking at an incline on the treadmill, which has really helped me with running and is not so hard on my knees. I would like to run more, but my schedule doesn't really allow it since you have to do it really early or really late in the Mississippi summer and I loathe running on a treadmill. We shall see.

Jul158

I'd love to hear how people cross train for running! I don't have a rowing machine at my gym so I try to vary it with the elliptical (HIIT) and a stationary bike. I'm not so good at fitting in strength training (maybe 3x a week for 15 minutes..). does anyone do yoga to help with the tight muscles?

belgerian

My primary excercise well pretty much only at this point 5-6 days a week. 8-9 miles at a time on the 6th day either Saturday or Sunday I will go 10 or 12 maybe 14 miles. Been running almost 2.5 years now the last year has been outside only, ditched the treadmill. Last winter it was only maybe 3 times a week pretty dependant on how wet or cold it got but I still got 3 runs in a week.

brandyk77

7 days a week
average 50-60 miles per week during training
40-50 during maintenance
anywhere from 3-20 per day
I have been running for 8 years

Moriarty_697

My primary excercise well pretty much only at this point 5-6 days a week. 8-9 miles at a time on the 6th day either Saturday or Sunday I will go 10 or 12 maybe 14 miles. Been running almost 2.5 years now the last year has been outside only, ditched the treadmill. Last winter it was only maybe 3 times a week pretty dependant on how wet or cold it got but I still got 3 runs in a week.

I ditched the treadmill too. Even on a wet, cold day, I'd still prefer to be outdoors as opposed to running in place.

contingencyplan

I do HIIT Sprints 3 days a week if that counts. Otherwise I avoid running like the plague.

CarsonRuns

I've been running for about 8 years now. I usually take 2 to 3 rest days per month, so I'm typically in the 8 to 14 consecutive day range before taking a day off and there are occasional doubles in there too. My weekly mileage hovers between 55 and 70 miles per week, depending on the phase of training that I am in. Right now, it's a bit off kilter as I am recovering from a medical condition, but I expect the mileage to be back to that level within the next couple of weeks.

ETA: Workout distances are between 6 and 10 miles, for the most part with my long run between 12 and 16 miles, until I hit marathon training, then it goes up to as high at 22.

RedWeb

4 or 5 days a week. At the moment probably mostly on the treadmill as I build up stamina and endurance. Did my first outdoors 5k today.

kristenlees122

i try and run 5-6 times a week. its my stress reliever. i normally go for a minimum of 5 miles.

rgrange

I've been jogging for about a year and a half now; depending on my work schedule, I'll run up to 4 days a week with at least 5 miles per outing.

Sox90716

Just curious how many days a week the runners here run? How far do you go? How long have you been running?

Usually 4-5 days a week. I try to average 20-25 miles per week. I've been a runner since 1984.

montana_girl

I run 3 days a week...

Wednesday - 3 miles
Friday - 3 to 4.5 miles
Sunday 6 to 11 miles

I started running Memorial Day of 2009 (never ran in my life and ran for 3 whole minutes - LOL) and have been running ever since. I've completed 6 half marathons and training for my 7th in July.

Seriously thinking of running a full marathon next year, just not sure I want to give up so much time to training though... would need to increase to 4 days a week and longer runs. But it would be a new challenge! :happy:

ashreynolds09

every other day until my first half marathon usually 4-5 miles during the week and then I'm up to 10 miles on my weekend runs (my half is 10 days away!) When the half is done I'll probably go down to running 3-4miles during the week and 5-6 on the weekends.