Over Running
leanneakaliz
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I did a 30 min run yesterday a 40 min run today and want to do maybe a 20 min run tomorrow morning before work but im worried its too much. I do not have any aches or pains or anything just want to up my exercise is it bad to run this often? I am so rubbish I only run a bit faster than walking pace and only end up doing about 3.5k in 30 mins or so. Opinions please 
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Well it's not clear whether you're a beginning runner or more advanced - and how many miles you've built up to per month. It really depends on you and what level you're at.
I typically run 4-5 days and average 9-20 miles per week.
Your body does need rest and recovery.0 -
Personally I wouldn't run for more than 2 days in a row, even though you feel good your body needs a rest. Maybe go for a brisk walk or a swim instead.0
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How long have you been running? If you've just started up, then easy does it (meaning probably not a good idea to run 3 days in a row).0
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Ive been running small distances for about 6 months now on and off. Thank you for your opinions guys I really appreciate it 0
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... I do not have any aches or pains or anything
A good indication that things are going well and you can add a bit.0 -
I did a 30 min run yesterday a 40 min run today and want to do maybe a 20 min run tomorrow morning before work but im worried its too much. I do not have any aches or pains or anything just want to up my exercise is it bad to run this often? I am so rubbish I only run a bit faster than walking pace and only end up doing about 3.5k in 30 mins or so. Opinions please
Ah, but I think you're doing this right. If you're not feeling any pain, discomfort, or exceptionally sore muscles then you're just fine running 3 days in a row. You should probably take a day or two off every week as a rest day but there's nothing wrong with filling the rest with exercise as long as you're not doing anything crazy.0 -
When your toenails fall off, maybe you're over running.0
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Keeping running to under 15 miles / week unless you're training for a marathon.0
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When your toenails fall off, maybe you're over running.
By that time you're a total addict and won't have the mental clarity to know you're doing too much. I bruised one a few weeks ago but that's not an indication that I should slow down. The toe is still there. I'm good right?0 -
When your toenails fall off, maybe you're over running.
Nah-that means you hit the sweet spot lol0 -
When your toenails fall off, maybe you're over running.
Nah-that means you hit the sweet spot lol0 -
From what you say it sounds fine to me, but I wouldn't run more than 3 days in a row as, like others have said, you're body needs the recovery time to improve itself.
Having said that I don't see how a short jog is much worse than a brisk walk and I know when you've got a lot to lose then people do run 5/6 days a week and see positive results.
I'm sure with your 6mths behind you you'll be fine. Obviously any twinges mean to slow it down a little.0 -
I bruised one a few weeks ago but that's not an indication that I should slow down. The toe is still there. I'm good right?When your toenails fall off, maybe you're over running.
You're good-check the groin pain thread from earlier today...0 -
As a former runner who has re-introduced himself to running, I'm only running 3 days per week, every other day...I just go for a good brisk walk on the days in between to keep myself moving. This will change once my level of fitness goes up, but it's a good place to start for me.0
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I did a 30 min run yesterday a 40 min run today and want to do maybe a 20 min run tomorrow morning before work but im worried its too much. I do not have any aches or pains or anything just want to up my exercise is it bad to run this often? I am so rubbish I only run a bit faster than walking pace and only end up doing about 3.5k in 30 mins or so. Opinions please
Ah, but I think you're doing this right. If you're not feeling any pain, discomfort, or exceptionally sore muscles then you're just fine running 3 days in a row. You should probably take a day or two off every week as a rest day but there's nothing wrong with filling the rest with exercise as long as you're not doing anything crazy.
^^What he said. Listen to your body. Some people can run every day with no problem, others need breaks. I did a half marathon Sunday, ran 7 miles yesterday and 6 today - nothing's broken as far as I can tell.0 -
Thank you for all the support guys
You are all such an inspiration I cannot wait to run my 10k !0 -
A couple of rest days a week is essential for your muscles to repair and to restock wth glycogen. Rest is as important as activity. You'll know, however, when you're starting to overtrain, as you'll be feeling more tired, more lethargic, maybe some aches and pains, and maybe a little less enthusiastic to go out running. The more you train, the more you'll get to know yourself. But never run through injury and never run through a bad pain - running through some little aches and stiffness is usually fine as long as you stretch afterwrds.0
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Keeping running to under 15 miles / week unless you're training for a marathon.
Now that is CRAZY talk!0 -
Keeping running to under 15 miles / week unless you're training for a marathon.
Now that is CRAZY talk!
I second that. 15 miles a week? I try to do at least 30 a week, and that's definitely not a lot compared to what other runners do.
Now I'm not saying you should go crazy in the beginning... but if you slowly up your mileage, you're TOTALLY fine doing fifteen miles and more.0 -
Keeping running to under 15 miles / week unless you're training for a marathon.
Now that is CRAZY talk!
I second that. 15 miles a week? I try to do at least 30 a week, and that's definitely not a lot compared to what other runners do.
Now I'm not saying you should go crazy in the beginning... but if you slowly up your mileage, you're TOTALLY fine doing fifteen miles and more.
I third this. I'm not training for a marathon and I run 20-25 miles a week. I'm not training for anything really-that's just the amount that keeps me happy (and burns off most of my poor food choices).0 -
Newbies need to be very careful about running too much.
Once you body is used to it, you can run as much as your body can handle. I run 6-7 days a week, ~ 50 miles per week - been doing that for the last 6 or 7 years now.
I have friend a who just ran 7 marathons in 7 days (yes 26.2 miles per day), so go figure.0 -
Keeping running to under 15 miles / week unless you're training for a marathon.
Now that is CRAZY talk!
I second that. 15 miles a week? I try to do at least 30 a week, and that's definitely not a lot compared to what other runners do.
Now I'm not saying you should go crazy in the beginning... but if you slowly up your mileage, you're TOTALLY fine doing fifteen miles and more.
I third this. I'm not training for a marathon and I run 20-25 miles a week. I'm not training for anything really-that's just the amount that keeps me happy (and burns off most of my poor food choices).
LOL! I'm with all of you. I have to run 35-40 to properly support a 5k racing season! Much less a marathon!0 -
Newbies need to be very careful about running too much.
Once you body is used to it, you can run as much as your body can handle. I run 6-7 days a week, ~ 50 miles per week - been doing that for the last 6 or 7 years now.
I have friend a who just ran 7 marathons in 7 days (yes 26.2 miles per day), so go figure.
Blasphemy! That's WAY more than 15 miles a week! Your uterus is totally going to fall out (and your friend is just doomed).0 -
Besides your body telling you how you are doing you can also take your heart rate each morning when you get up. Take enough readings to get a baseline and if you see if up for several (3-4) days in a row, then you are probably overworking it.
Personally my good range is low 50's (50-56), 57-64 I keep an eye on things, 65 or higher I'll do a day of rest or two. Rest is important but the type of runs you do have more impact. I've ran 6 days/week over extended time periods and not had issues because only 3 of those runs were intense with each one followed by a recovery run the next day.0 -
Keeping running to under 15 miles / week unless you're training for a marathon.
Now that is CRAZY talk!
I second that. 15 miles a week? I try to do at least 30 a week, and that's definitely not a lot compared to what other runners do.
Now I'm not saying you should go crazy in the beginning... but if you slowly up your mileage, you're TOTALLY fine doing fifteen miles and more.
I third this. I'm not training for a marathon and I run 20-25 miles a week. I'm not training for anything really-that's just the amount that keeps me happy (and burns off most of my poor food choices).
LOL! I'm with all of you. I have to run 35-40 to properly support a 5k racing season! Much less a marathon!
I've just got back into running and my first week running ran more than 15 miles. I'll be upping it to around 30-40 miles a week when I start 1/2 marathon training. Some people training for marathons run over 100 miles a week.
It's all about having a good base. If you're not sore and you're listening to your body, you can easily run every day if you want to. I tend to run 5-6 days a week due to my timetable, but if I had the time would definitely go every day unless I was feeling some twinges.0 -
I have friend a who just ran 7 marathons in 7 days (yes 26.2 miles per day), so go figure.
wait.. you serious?
THAT'S INSANITY PURE.0 -
I have friend a who just ran 7 marathons in 7 days (yes 26.2 miles per day), so go figure.
wait.. you serious?
THAT'S INSANITY PURE.
I'm totally serious - his times were pretty impressive as well. I did 4 halfs in four days, but I ran them all at an easy pace so it was just a busy training week.0 -
Keeping running to under 15 miles / week unless you're training for a marathon.
Or trying to get fast0 -
Keeping running to under 15 miles / week unless you're training for a marathon.
Say what?????
It depends on your goals, current fitness, etc. If you feel good rock on...if not scale it back. As far as not running more than 15 miles per week unless you're training for a marathon...well that IS crazy talk.0 -
I have friend a who just ran 7 marathons in 7 days (yes 26.2 miles per day), so go figure.
wait.. you serious?
THAT'S INSANITY PURE.
I'm totally serious - his times were pretty impressive as well. I did 4 halfs in four days, but I ran them all at an easy pace so it was just a busy training week.
Dean Karnazes ran 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 different states. You can read about: 50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!0
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