I generally run 30-35 miles a week. Depends what i am training for. Kind of marathoned out if you will but if marathon training it will get closer to 50.

Congrats on hitting 8 and the following a few days later with a 7! At the same time, do not increase too fast. Rough rule of thumb is 10% increase in mileage per week

40-50 is normal for me, assuming I'm healthy, which I currently am (knock on hamstrings...)

I up my mileage whenever this kids are off school (as I have more time in the morning)

I reject the 10% rule in favor of the listen to your body rule instead. That said, you can't run the further (farthest?) you've ever run every time you go out. Most of us run long one day a week.

40-50 generally, but I haven't run in a month because my knee hurts so I kind of feel like a liar.

Too late to edit my first post (silly forum rules)

I like to keep in what I call "half" shape all year long. By keeping my long run ~ 14 - 16 every week, I'm ready to race a half marathon anytime. When I do get the stupid idea to run a marathon, I can ramp up in 6 to 8 weeks.

My 10 week average is 75 and my 52 week average is 66. I have my second marathon this weekend. I started running in Oct. 2011 and my first marathon was in Nov. 2012.

So far in 2013 I have averaged 9.3 mi / day and 65.4 mi / week. My log is here: http://goo.gl/KaSVI

I am averaging 35-40 miles a week. I am training for my first marathon, though, and will start to taper in a few weeks and reduce the miles. i track my miles using nike+.


It's easy enough to hold myself accountable..If I don't train, i won't finish the Marathon..and I want to finish that marathon BAD!!

I try to get in between 35-45 depending on whats going on!

I run 5 days a week and usually log 30+ miles a week (when healthy).

You sound like you have a very good running base, so I would agree that your limits are likely more mental at this stage and you just need some clear goals and a structured training plan.

However, I don't think it is necessary to run high weekly mileage in order to do a marathon (let alone a half marathon).

I don't believe I've ever run more than 40 miles a week, including training for four marathons (my PR is 3:58, so not the fastest, but respectable times and very enjoyable race experiences). I'm a big fan of cross-training and will swap out up to 20% of a marathon training plan's mileage (minutes equivalent) with other cardio workouts (spinning, rowing, etc.). The one thing not to skimp on are the weekly long runs, though.

Find a training plan for a half marathon and you should have no problem completing it.

Good luck!

25 to 30 miles per week now. I start training for a marathon in a few weeks so I'll get up to 40+ then.

My base mileage is in the low to mid 50 mile per week range. Marathon training I will hit the low 80s a few times.

I usually run about 3-4 times a week, so average 20-30miles.

Damn, there are some bad *kitten* on here. I average about 20 a week right but that is all I can manage without neglecting my family too much.

I feel slightly worried after reading this thread!

I'm averaging 20-30 miles per week and I have my first marathon in 6 weeks.

I work on the basis of two 5-6 mile runs during the week, a 5k or short interval run for speedwork and one long run 13-20 miles at the weekend.

I also do 2 body pump classes and 1 spin class as well.

It seems that you all cover ALOT more miles than I do however I would find it very hard to fit anymore runs in without it affecting my work/education/relationships/body!

My weeks look similar to yours and I just registered for the Marine Corps Marathon. Maybe I'll be prepared, maybe not. However, I'm able to work out for 90min 3 days a week during work, and I cap my weekend runs at 120min. Whatever works for you is best - some of these people here are pretty beast in their work outs, but I would consider myself more casual to running.