Need running/30DS scheduling advice!!!

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JerseyGirlinTN
JerseyGirlinTN Posts: 144 Member
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For those of you who are runners and have also done 30DS, what did your schedule look like?

I'm looking for the best way to incorporate 30DS while still running. I typically run every other day, but I know 30DS will make me stronger and make my running better, so should I run less and focus on the 30DS? It's important to note that I just ran my first 5k on Sunday, and my second is scheduled for June. I'm not a super conditioned runner, so I don't want to completely back off the running.

Any suggestions or experiences would be very helpful!

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  • lttappenn
    lttappenn Posts: 40 Member
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    I am doing the 30DS and running. I just did Day 6 Level 1 of 30DS and I run 3 to 4 days a week. I run and do the 30DS on the same day, and take about a 30 minute break after my run before I do the 30DS. I usually take 1 complete rest day per week. So far, this has been working fine for me. Let me know how the combination works for you and feel free to add me as a friend. I did my first 5k on January 1st. I currently run/walk/sprint intervals 3 to 4 days a week for 2.5 to 3 miles. I am loving it. Adding in the sprint intervals has really improved my running and it breaks up the monotony.
  • JerseyGirlinTN
    JerseyGirlinTN Posts: 144 Member
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    Thanks so much! Anyone else doing the routine?
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
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    run 3x a week 3 miles a run. (started with Zombie5k training several months ago) did 30ds 6 days a week during. Am on my second round of 30ds now.

    Started doing both at 200 pounds.
  • laurenlhubert
    laurenlhubert Posts: 15 Member
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    I do the Couch to 5k program M,W,F and 30DS on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am very active on the weekends, so this schedule works well for me. Plus, when Monday comes around, I am ready to begin again after having two days off in a row. Hopefully you can find a schedule that works for you!!
  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
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    I did Body Revolution last year. . .and I just did the weight days (4 days a week) and skipped Jillian's cardio since I was getting enough cardio with my running. I ran 3 days a week while prepping for a half marathon (probably should've been 4, but I still finished in under 2 hours). I ran on Wed & Fri and did long runs on Sunday. If you're focussing on 5k's . . .3 days of running, targeted workouts, should be enough on top of the 30 DS.
  • rpayne210
    rpayne210 Posts: 1
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    I'm gonna lurk to see all your answers, since just this morning I did 30DS for the first time in months after only running. It kicked my booty. Definitely need to put Jillian back in the workout rotation!
  • dydn11402
    dydn11402 Posts: 98 Member
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    im currently in week 3 of couch to 5k, doing it sun, tues, thurs. on mon and wed i do jillian michaels no more trouble zones which has no cardio, only strength training. ive gone through her 30DS and ripped in 30 but those have cardio in them so i figured for the two days may as well do all strength and no cardio to get the balance. im hoping what im doing makes sense!
  • JerseyGirlinTN
    JerseyGirlinTN Posts: 144 Member
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    Thanks so much everyone! I don't want to overdo things, but I really love running, lol. I want to get better at running, but the 30DS results are AMAZING, so I figured that would be such a bonus.
  • Amy_Andrews
    Amy_Andrews Posts: 106
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    I'm doing both right now. Today I start level 3. I found that burning 200 calories with 30DS wasn't enough for me, plus I really wanted to keep my running up. I'm a new lover of running (always HATED it before). I do cardio after I do the shred workout, and it does make the run a little harder, but it has really worked for me. Here's my sked -

    M - 30 DS & long run (usually 3-4 miles)
    T - 30 DS & walk on treadmill, 5% incline for 15 mins
    W - 30 DS & easy run (20-30 mins)
    R - 30 DS & spin class
    F - 30 DS & interval run
    S - 30 DS
    S - rest day

    Also, I just ran my first 5K of the season this past Friday and set a PR! (not fast by any stretch of the word, but fast for ME!)
  • JerseyGirlinTN
    JerseyGirlinTN Posts: 144 Member
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    Thanks for the example!

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