Video Question for all you runners out there.

TheSwoleMinister_deleted
TheSwoleMinister_deleted Posts: 540 Member
edited January 17 in Fitness and Exercise
Just wondering....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=569EERXrZoA

Thanks! :bigsmile:

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  • dawnna76
    dawnna76 Posts: 987 Member
    Not a hard core runner, but I run on average 4 days a week 12-20 miles a week. I a training for a 10k at the end of next month. I take ne real rest day (Saturday) because my work schedule doesn't allow for time that day. I swim and bike on days between running and I strength train 3 days a week also,
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,506 Member
    Ha, way to run.

    4x a week, one long run, one recovery, one set of hill repeats (or a hilly trail run), one speed or tempo workout.

    about 25 miles when not in marathon training, 35-50 when in training. 2 days of strength training (weights in off season, body weight when in training), one rest/active recovery day, and LOTS of hip flexor stretching.
  • TheSwoleMinister_deleted
    TheSwoleMinister_deleted Posts: 540 Member
    What's the main thing you do for your knees? That seems to be my biggest issue, soreness in knees if I run more than 3 days in a row. Best way to prevent this?
  • weatheredcheese
    weatheredcheese Posts: 112 Member
    I am folowing an App on my phone, as I had never run before it takes you from nothing to 5km in 8 weeks, and you run every other day and the days in between are rest days, which I am now trying to add in some weight training.
    Find it really useful to be following something which helps build up to a bigger distance, I believe the NHS do something similar called "Couch to 5k".
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    You can see my log here http://goo.gl/KaSVI

    I normally run every day with a day off every 2+ weeks. Some days I run twice. Most runs are at least 7 mi (60 min) but I try to run 2+ hrs once a week. When I run twice a day the second run is usually either very easy or less than around 40 min.

    Most runs I keep the pace pretty easy at around 75% max HR or below but have also been doing harder running a couple of times a week.

    I am often tired but run pretty much pain free. My key to being pain free was:
    1. Running easy most of the time. (This is the best way to build aerobic capacity anyway)
    2. Running with good form. google "Good Form Running". (That cured my knee pains)
    3. Building up mileage gradually over time. (I actually screwed this one up and had to deal with 2 injuries the first 15 months.
    4. Backing off a little if I feel really tired or if something is starting to hurt.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    What's the main thing you do for your knees? That seems to be my biggest issue, soreness in knees if I run more than 3 days in a row. Best way to prevent this?

    How long have you been running? Everything I read suggests that beginner runners shouldn't run more than 3-4 days a week.

    I've been running for about a year. I'm to the point now where I can run 2-3 days in a row without negative impact, but I just got to that point recently. I try to keep a rest day between most runs so I don't overdo it.

    As far as knee pain goes, I would suggest the following:

    1. Get fitted for good shoes, if you haven't already. The right shoes can make all the difference on your joints.
    2. Yoga - I recently added yoga once or twice a week and I can tell a difference. I do a 30-40 minute video at home, nothing fancy.
    3. Cross training - I lift heavy and it's helped me a lot. Stronger legs from lifting = stronger legs for running.
    4. Form - check out goodformrunning.com - running specialty stores will often have free form clinics too. Form makes all the difference (and will help you increase your speed and distance).
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