Splitting a run?

thechaplainswife
thechaplainswife Posts: 2 Member
edited January 12 in Fitness and Exercise
Is it just as good if I run 1 1/2 miles in the morning and 1 1/2 miles in the evening as if I ran 3 miles continually?

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  • kew1952
    kew1952 Posts: 52 Member
    In the Runner's World this month there is an article that discusses this very thing and there is a lot of positive feedback. For me, you have to do what works best for your schedule, and if splitting your running time is what works, then go for it. The only drawback I see is if you are training for a race, your body will not be used to running the distance all at one time.
  • thechaplainswife
    thechaplainswife Posts: 2 Member
    I just have a lot of extra weight right now, and my knees/back aren't liking the strain for a "longer" run. Thanks for the input!
  • wanabefitter
    wanabefitter Posts: 24
    its down to what you can fit in, 2 shorter runs are much better than 1.

    I am looking to do this until the nights get lighter, and yes I had read it works well
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