How many miles do you run in a week?
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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!
While training for the marathon I would trade out a strength class for swimming or biking (spin class works too) and do at least 2 cardio crosstraining sessions a week with three working runs.. Make sure classes don't get too intense and hurt your runs.
I woud also do some longer tempo runs, 8-10 miles, with a few 10 milers at marathon pace, and some longer intervals 1600m, 2000m, 2ks etc. These would go on weeks with shorter long runs.0 -
Three times a week. 18-25 miles0
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4 times a week for me, 20mile average. I do an 8 mile on the weekend and a 5 mile mid week and a couple short 3mile tempo runs. I have signed up for a half in August so I am going to slowly increase my mileage but probably no more than 25/wk.0
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between 40 to 50 miles per week0
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I usually run 50 or so miles a week. Some 60.0
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I'm in the middle of training for my 2nd half and I did 15 miles total this week. Will probably cap out at 25 miles per week...this is with 2 shorter runs during the week and one long run on the weekend. I do strength on the shorter run days too. I would love to add a 4th day, but life is just too crazy and I'm still lugging around some extra baby weight, which makes my knees and hips pretty achy.0
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Miles? *wanders off to find km to miles converter*
Google says it equates to about 50 miles a week. Took a while to work up to that, but I'm fairly comfortable at this sort of level now.0 -
Running close to 20....
Interesting info from a recent study showing health benefits peak at lower mileage.
Regarding pace, individuals who ran six and seven miles per hour had a significant 21% and 27% lower risk of all-cause mortality, whereas those who ran eight or more miles per hour had a nonsignificant 7% lower risk of all-cause mortality. Running up to 20 miles per week was associated with a significantly reduced risk of death, with the largest benefit observed in those who ran between 10 to 15 miles weekly (HR 0.73; 95% CI 0.60-0.89). For those who ran 20 to 25 miles and more than 25 miles per week, however, there was a nonsignificant 10% and 5% reduction in all-cause mortality. Similarly, the mortality benefit was observed in individuals who ran two to five days per week, but the benefit began turning in the other direction when subjects ran six or seven days per week. At six and seven days, the reduction in all-cause mortality was not statistically significant.0 -
Running close to 20....
Interesting info from a recent study showing health benefits peak at lower mileage.
Regarding pace, individuals who ran six and seven miles per hour had a significant 21% and 27% lower risk of all-cause mortality, whereas those who ran eight or more miles per hour had a nonsignificant 7% lower risk of all-cause mortality. Running up to 20 miles per week was associated with a significantly reduced risk of death, with the largest benefit observed in those who ran between 10 to 15 miles weekly (HR 0.73; 95% CI 0.60-0.89). For those who ran 20 to 25 miles and more than 25 miles per week, however, there was a nonsignificant 10% and 5% reduction in all-cause mortality. Similarly, the mortality benefit was observed in individuals who ran two to five days per week, but the benefit began turning in the other direction when subjects ran six or seven days per week. At six and seven days, the reduction in all-cause mortality was not statistically significant.
Generally speaking, people that run 25+ miles per week aren't doing it solely for the health benefit.0 -
Running close to 20....
Interesting info from a recent study showing health benefits peak at lower mileage.
Regarding pace, individuals who ran six and seven miles per hour had a significant 21% and 27% lower risk of all-cause mortality, whereas those who ran eight or more miles per hour had a nonsignificant 7% lower risk of all-cause mortality. Running up to 20 miles per week was associated with a significantly reduced risk of death, with the largest benefit observed in those who ran between 10 to 15 miles weekly (HR 0.73; 95% CI 0.60-0.89). For those who ran 20 to 25 miles and more than 25 miles per week, however, there was a nonsignificant 10% and 5% reduction in all-cause mortality. Similarly, the mortality benefit was observed in individuals who ran two to five days per week, but the benefit began turning in the other direction when subjects ran six or seven days per week. At six and seven days, the reduction in all-cause mortality was not statistically significant.
"Interesting info from a recent study showing health benefits peak at lower mileage. "
You are making statements about morbidity yet all of your stats pertain to mortality. They are very different, though connected, items.0 -
Running close to 20....
Interesting info from a recent study showing health benefits peak at lower mileage.
Regarding pace, individuals who ran six and seven miles per hour had a significant 21% and 27% lower risk of all-cause mortality, whereas those who ran eight or more miles per hour had a nonsignificant 7% lower risk of all-cause mortality. Running up to 20 miles per week was associated with a significantly reduced risk of death, with the largest benefit observed in those who ran between 10 to 15 miles weekly (HR 0.73; 95% CI 0.60-0.89). For those who ran 20 to 25 miles and more than 25 miles per week, however, there was a nonsignificant 10% and 5% reduction in all-cause mortality. Similarly, the mortality benefit was observed in individuals who ran two to five days per week, but the benefit began turning in the other direction when subjects ran six or seven days per week. At six and seven days, the reduction in all-cause mortality was not statistically significant.
Generally speaking, people that run 25+ miles per week aren't doing it solely for the health benefit.
Yes, and anyway, 10% isn't significant? It's pretty significant for the families of all those dead non-runners.0 -
Running close to 20....
Interesting info from a recent study showing health benefits peak at lower mileage.
Regarding pace, individuals who ran six and seven miles per hour had a significant 21% and 27% lower risk of all-cause mortality, whereas those who ran eight or more miles per hour had a nonsignificant 7% lower risk of all-cause mortality. Running up to 20 miles per week was associated with a significantly reduced risk of death, with the largest benefit observed in those who ran between 10 to 15 miles weekly (HR 0.73; 95% CI 0.60-0.89). For those who ran 20 to 25 miles and more than 25 miles per week, however, there was a nonsignificant 10% and 5% reduction in all-cause mortality. Similarly, the mortality benefit was observed in individuals who ran two to five days per week, but the benefit began turning in the other direction when subjects ran six or seven days per week. At six and seven days, the reduction in all-cause mortality was not statistically significant.
"Interesting info from a recent study showing health benefits peak at lower mileage. "
You are making statements about morbidity yet all of your stats pertain to mortality. They are very different, though connected, items.
Not my words they are from the study http://www.theheart.org/article/1410943.do0 -
Everyone should run as many miles as they see fit.
For those of us interested in racing half marathons & marathons, 25 miles per week isn't going to do it.0 -
I feel like quite the under achiever ... however most of you seem to be training for something. I generally do around 15 - 20kms (9.3 - 12.5mi) a week, however for the first time I have ramped up for my first 'half' so doing around 30 - 35kms(about 20mi)
After that I will stay with my lower distances to keep a level of fittnes. BTW .. definitly agree with 'go with your body'. You have to know your limitations!0 -
Everyone should run as many miles as they see fit.
For those of us interested in racing half marathons & marathons, 25 miles per week isn't going to do it.
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As much as I need to accomplish my goals.0
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I run about 4 days a week with the addition of 1-2 days of strength/cross training. So, I usually get anywhere between 20-30 miles of running a week.0
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I was up to around 25 per week when I was training for a half. Then Lyme disease and a torn meniscus made running a bit difficult. I'm starting to ramp up for training for Tough Mudder, a few halfs, and a full marathon. Working on the 10% rule, and I'm about 7-10 miles right now a week. Cross train at least three days a week in addition.0
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between 40-70 when I am healthy. I am coming back from a god awful injury.0
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I tend to run about 20 miles per week when not training. I am doing a HM in September but I have a 100k walk in June, so at the moment I am strength training, walking around 10 miles per week and running my average15-20 miles. I also have 3 kids, lead a beginners run club, work and am studying my PT course. After my 100k I will be focusing on my HM and will be running 2 short (5k) 1 mid (6) and one longrun a week (10+miles) this will see me fit to run my half in a respectable and enjoyable time. I am no professional, I just train to my ability.0
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Holy smokes , some of you run impressive (if not crazy) weekly milage. I am currently training for my first full marathon ( I am not new to running and have done several half marathons over the course of the last 8 years), but now I am wondering if I am running enough. I only run 3 days/week. Last week I did 4 miles (hills), 5 miles (speed) and 18 miles (distance). That's a total of 27 miles and is pretty much my average throughout my training. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Should I be running more?0
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Holy smokes , some of you run impressive (if not crazy) weekly milage. I am currently training for my first full marathon ( I am not new to running and have done several half marathons over the course of the last 8 years), but now I am wondering if I am running enough. I only run 3 days/week. Last week I did 4 miles (hills), 5 miles (speed) and 18 miles (distance). That's a total of 27 miles and is pretty much my average throughout my training. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Should I be running more?
Your hill or tempo run should be a little longer, imo, 6-10 miles cycled through your schedule, 6 one week, 10 the next, for example. About 25-30 hard training miles is good for a first marathon, varying from week to week for recovery. Mix in some 12-15 mile long runs with the 18-20s.
Are you cross training? If not, you should 2 or 3 times per week with moderate intensity. Some believe base miles are important and do more miles and less cross training for that reason. Opinions vary, but too much running could risk injury, particularly for the relative novice.
If you do choose to run more, do the additional miles at an easy pace. Again, 25-30 hard training miles a week is optimal according to most.
I don't think high weekly mileage is impressive. The right number of miles for you (not someone else) to train optimally, no more, no less, that will be impressive on the day of the race.
Best of luck with your training.
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Are you cross training? If not, you should 2 or 3 times per week with moderate intensity. Some believe base miles are important and do more miles and less cross training for that reason. Opinions vary, but too much running could risk injury, particularly for the relative novice.
If you do choose to run more, do the additional miles at an easy pace. Again, 25-30 hard training miles a week is optimal according to most.
I don't think high weekly mileage is impressive. The right number of miles for you (not someone else) to train optimally, no more, no less, that will be impressive on the day of the race.
Best of luck with your training.
Thank you for the advice. This makes me feel much better. In addition to running, I do 2-3 days of hot yoga, pilates, or P90X upperbody or core workouts. I usually take 1 day of total rest. I will try to extend my weekday runs, especially now that there is more daylight. I hesitate to add additional days of running because I don't want to make any drastic changes this late in the game and risk injury. My marathon is 5 weeks away.0 -
Are you cross training? If not, you should 2 or 3 times per week with moderate intensity. Some believe base miles are important and do more miles and less cross training for that reason. Opinions vary, but too much running could risk injury, particularly for the relative novice.
If you do choose to run more, do the additional miles at an easy pace. Again, 25-30 hard training miles a week is optimal according to most.
I don't think high weekly mileage is impressive. The right number of miles for you (not someone else) to train optimally, no more, no less, that will be impressive on the day of the race.
Best of luck with your training.
Thank you for the advice. This makes me feel much better. In addition to running, I do 2-3 days of hot yoga, pilates, or P90X upperbody or core workouts. I usually take 1 day of total rest. I will try to extend my weekday runs, especially now that there is more daylight. I hesitate to add additional days of running because I don't want to make any drastic changes this late in the game and risk injury. My marathon is 5 weeks away.
To clarify, cross training is cardio. It is to build cardiovascular endurance without wearing out your running muscles. But you are probably right, you may not want to make any big changes now.
Also, speed work is usually 5 or 6 miles including warm-up and cool down, so I wouldn't change that.0 -
I at least do 70 miles per week. I plan to increase that soon since I want to do a constant 6 minute miles for the disney full and reggae half0
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I am currently at 20-25 per week working up to a 10K, I will then begin to train for a HM, which is scaring me. Not that I can't do it, but finding the time to run with my work schedule. Either way, I will get there.
Happy running everyone!!0 -
Running close to 20....
Interesting info from a recent study showing health benefits peak at lower mileage.
Regarding pace, individuals who ran six and seven miles per hour had a significant 21% and 27% lower risk of all-cause mortality, whereas those who ran eight or more miles per hour had a nonsignificant 7% lower risk of all-cause mortality. Running up to 20 miles per week was associated with a significantly reduced risk of death, with the largest benefit observed in those who ran between 10 to 15 miles weekly (HR 0.73; 95% CI 0.60-0.89). For those who ran 20 to 25 miles and more than 25 miles per week, however, there was a nonsignificant 10% and 5% reduction in all-cause mortality. Similarly, the mortality benefit was observed in individuals who ran two to five days per week, but the benefit began turning in the other direction when subjects ran six or seven days per week. At six and seven days, the reduction in all-cause mortality was not statistically significant.
Generally speaking, people that run 25+ miles per week aren't doing it solely for the health benefit.
I was waiting to see 'not statistically significant' since significance testing depends on sample size. There are just not enough people out there that run over 100 miles a week in order to draw an accurate sample from this population. Hence, this may make this study statistically biased and invalid.0 -
I was in the upper 20's for 1/2 marathon training and will be low 40s at the peak of marathon training.0
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I run 4x/ week 20-40 miles/ week.0
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I'm typically around 40. Need to start pushing that up to 50+ as I add miles to my long runs, I've got a 26.2 coming up in Oct0
