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Do you run every day or just run longer?
lyttlewon
Posts: 1,118 Member
I have been running three times a week like the program tells you to. I am about to graduate so I was thinking maybe it was time to try running more days. Does anyone run every day? Or is it better to just continue lengthening my runs? Or both?
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I'd like to know the answer to this for my future.0
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I would not recommend running every day. You are much more likely to get injured if you don't give your body time to heal/rest. Don't rush and listen to what your body tells you. Glad you are doing so well!0
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If you have almost graduated the program, you are probably ok to add a couple extra running days in. I am just starting week 9, and I've added two additional running days. So now I run 5x a week, and alternate shorter, faster runs with longer, paced runs. Typically, depending on my schedule, I will run Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat, but it varies. I also try to hit the gym at least twice a week for strength.
I think it's important to have at least 1 or 2 rest days a week though to recoup.0 -
I have been running everyday to get my stamina up. I am on Week 5. Last week Mon and Tues I did Week 5 day1, Wed - Fri and again this morning, I did Week 5 day 2. I will probably do Week 5 day 2 tomorrow also, and then try the 20 min run for Week 5 day 3 on Wed. That 20 min run really has me nervous.0
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I wouldn't run more than 4 days a week. Your body needs rest. On off days I do strength training or circuit training. The key to becoming a better runner is to work on those core and leg muscles too!0
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