RUNNERS - Do you run on consecutive days?

I run 5 days a week. between 5km-16km runs.

Yes, if I am training for something. Otherwise I do not. Typically Monday through Thursday and a long run on Saturday.

Also, even if I am training, I listen to my body. If it says no, I skip a day.

I between 2-4 mile runs 4 days a weeks. The only reason I don't run every day or do longer runs is because of time constraints with work/family. I usually go to the gym before work 5 days a week but I only have a full 30 minutes, so I have to choose between running and strength training.

It depends on how long you've been running and what your goals are. I run 5 days a week/6 times a week (Sat-Mon and Wed-Thurs with two runs on Thursdays), but I've been running for many years and train for marathons. I have to run consecutive days; there's no way I'd get my mileage in if I didn't. But if you are newer to running, it is safer to run with a day of recovery in between, and having days off between running days can depend also on what you are running or training for.

Bottom line: Does it matter? Yes: depending on your goals.

I have only just started running (again), and for the first week I ran 1/4 mile every morning during my routine dog walk. The second week I was running most days for 1/3 mile and this week (3) I am running 1/2 mile every other day.
I start on a mile track, run at a steady pace as far as I can, then I walk the rest. I then do a 100m sprint and that's it. I rest the following day, and try again 48 hours later.

My goal is to simply build up to be able to run a mile non stop, I'd like to run a mile each morning when my body is used to it. I find the further I am running as a beginner, the more my ankles ache, so I am giving them that that chance to recover in between runs.
I know it's early days, but I am seeing & feeling progress every time I go out, whether it is distance, duration, ave speed, max speed or pace. So I am happy to have the rest days, because I am getting better results with them.

Last year when I attempted running, I didn't take the rests seriously and thought it didn't matter. I ran every weekday and just rested on weekends. I hurt my ankles big time and was put off running for a whole year!
This time I am not taking any risks. I enjoy my rests. They help my body to recover and adjust to the new work outs. And it is also teaching me a lot about self control and discipline, so my minds getting a work out too!

Pretty much every one I know who runs, has ran into some form of injury. From the friends who fun run for charity to the ones who do ultras. I am always seeing photos of dodgy knees and ankles on my facebook news feed

I would say, for the beginner, YES it does matter. But not so much for the experienced.

I run Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat--about 30 mi/wk (4-6 hr/wk). Sun is my Long Run (90'-150' duration); Tue is Tempo Run (about 70'-80' duration); Thu is Intervals (about 70'-80' duration); and, Sat is a Slow pace fitness run (about 70'-90' duration).

Except for the Sat-Sun, back-to-back, runs, I'm giving myself time to recover after each run--at my age, I need the recovery time. The slow pace on Sat allows me to go into the Sun Long Run with just a slight amount of fatigue; so, it's like the Long Run is a greater distance than it actually is.

I ran 5-6 days a week when I was actively running.

It is worth making clear that form, and pace, are important factors in avoiding injury. For runners aspiring to build endurance and their distance, most training runs are going to be done at a slow pace. Slower pace = reduced forces that lead to injury. Good form = reduced stresses that lead to injury.

Many new (or even returning runners, guilty here) make the mistake of pushing themselves to run at too fast a pace either long before they are ready or inappropriately for their goals.

Get form right and pace appropriate for your goals and you can markedly reduce the potential for injury even while ramping up distance to build the necessary base of volume and allow the body to adapt.

mwyvr wrote: »

Many new (or even returning runners, guilty here) make the mistake of pushing themselves to run at too fast a pace either long before they are ready or inappropriately for their goals.

Ugh, I hate you, lol. But really, thank you for pointing the out. I'm coming back from a knee injury, FINALLY, and I've been really, really enjoying my runs. But also, I've been really pushing myself for faster runs during my limited time for work outs. But, you're totally right, there's no reason for me to let my enthusiasm be a potential for re-injury. Thank you again @mwyvr

Every runner is different. If you feel good, you can run everyday if you like. I run 6 days a week and change up my days off. I'll run a 10k 3 days in a row, then maybe a 5- 8k on the 4th day and then maybe a couple of longer runs. If you feel good and have no injuries, you can run as much as you like. Now having said that, I wouldn't recommend really long runs everyday, but say short 5k runs would be fine. If your feeling any discomfort or soreness, then maybe take a day off inbetween. It's how you feel. As you can see, everyone here posting does something different.