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BrookeRunningMom
BrookeRunningMom Posts: 156 Member
edited November 23 in Fitness and Exercise
hey question to my fellow runner buddies out there how long are your daily runs?
i do 30 minutes but wondering if that is to small of time to run?
thank you

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  • bendyourkneekatie
    bendyourkneekatie Posts: 696 Member
    You do you, it's not a competition!
    Fwiw I run 80-180 minutes 3 times a week, 3 2 hour gym sessions, and 1 rest day. But I'm also crazy.
  • GemstoneofHeart
    GemstoneofHeart Posts: 865 Member
    If you run, you are a runner. Time, distance, pace doesn’t make a runner.
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    It depends! If I'm just running to do a warmup before lifting, then I do 3.5 miles and it takes about 25 minutes. If I'm running as my entire workout, then I'll do about 7 miles and it takes a little under an hour.

    If 30 minutes works for you, then stick with it!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    BrookeRunningMom wrote: »
    hey question to my fellow runner buddies out there how long are your daily runs?
    i do 30 minutes but wondering if that is to small of time to run?
    thank you

    30 minutes a day can be good if your body is used to it. It's probably too much if you're just starting out as you might get shin splints or other injuries due to your body not getting enough time to rest and repair and get stronger. Beginners should generally rest a day after each run, and we should all build up distance gradually.

    30 minutes a day sounds like a good annual month-long "running streak" amount if you're a fairly advanced runner.

    I've run an average of 5.2 km a day in 2017, or 1,928 km over 245 runs. I also ran a marathon in August. For the past month, I've run 4 days a week, with 3 rest days.

    You should join us in the Monthly Running Challenge threads! We have a wonderful supportive running community on MFP. January's thread is here:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10625700/january-2018-running-challenge/p1
  • sofchak
    sofchak Posts: 862 Member
    As a runner, the only way to be satisfied is to compare yourself against yourself - period. It doesn’t matter how long others train for, how fast they are, or how many rest days they take. Every person is different physiologically and has different goals from you.

    If 30 minutes every day works for you and your goals, then keep on going! If you find that you are tired and worn out, take more rest days or run slower/less time. If you find that you have energy to spare, increase your distance or speed.

    Just be mindful of overtraining as that tends to lead to injury - otherwise, just listen to your body and track toward your personal goals.
  • teahlee123
    teahlee123 Posts: 41 Member
    I do 30-45 minutes 5-6 days a week and it has worked great for me! Do what works for you,but just remember to do warm up and cool downs. Also don’t ignore what your body is telling you! I enjoy the 30ish minute time frame because it is easier to fit into my day, but just do you and adjust to how you feel!
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    Varies. Anywhere from 20min to 5hrs+ for a ultra marathon training run. Most days 4-12mi.
    Do you though. 30min is great.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    The optimal amount of time / distance to be run depends solely on your own goals. From a purely health point of view 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise (walking, easy running, cycling, swimming, strength training etc etc etc) offers the best return on investment...

    This video was a real eye opener for me..

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo

    Like I said, though, it's goal related. If your only goal is to improve your health 30 minutes is terrific, if you want to run a marathon or participate in the Carleton Place triathlon you'd train accordingly.

    Don't worry about what others are doing as each of us has our own goals. Teddy Roosevelt said that comparison if the thief of joy. Personally I only worry about how I'm doing compared to my previous times etc.

  • Ann262
    Ann262 Posts: 266 Member
    You got great replies here, I have nothing to add
  • BrookeRunningMom
    BrookeRunningMom Posts: 156 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    BrookeRunningMom wrote: »
    hey question to my fellow runner buddies out there how long are your daily runs?
    i do 30 minutes but wondering if that is to small of time to run?
    thank you

    30 minutes a day can be good if your body is used to it. It's probably too much if you're just starting out as you might get shin splints or other injuries due to your body not getting enough time to rest and repair and get stronger. Beginners should generally rest a day after each run, and we should all build up distance gradually.

    30 minutes a day sounds like a good annual month-long "running streak" amount if you're a fairly advanced runner.

    I've run an average of 5.2 km a day in 2017, or 1,928 km over 245 runs. I also ran a marathon in August. For the past month, I've run 4 days a week, with 3 rest days.

    You should join us in the Monthly Running Challenge threads! We have a wonderful supportive running community on MFP. January's thread is here:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10625700/january-2018-running-challenge/p1

    thats great thank you Ive been running for over a year and do 30 minutes everyday, Im just not sure if I should up it or not,
  • BrookeRunningMom
    BrookeRunningMom Posts: 156 Member
    BrianSharpe wrote: »
    The optimal amount of time / distance to be run depends solely on your own goals. From a purely health point of view 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise (walking, easy running, cycling, swimming, strength training etc etc etc) offers the best return on investment...

    This video was a real eye opener for me..

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo

    Like I said, though, it's goal related. If your only goal is to improve your health 30 minutes is terrific, if you want to run a marathon or participate in the Carleton Place triathlon you'd train accordingly.

    Don't worry about what others are doing as each of us has our own goals. Teddy Roosevelt said that comparison if the thief of joy. Personally I only worry about how I'm doing compared to my previous times etc.

    thats wonderful thank you so much
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    BrookeRunningMom wrote: »
    Orphia wrote: »
    BrookeRunningMom wrote: »
    hey question to my fellow runner buddies out there how long are your daily runs?
    i do 30 minutes but wondering if that is to small of time to run?
    thank you

    30 minutes a day can be good if your body is used to it. It's probably too much if you're just starting out as you might get shin splints or other injuries due to your body not getting enough time to rest and repair and get stronger. Beginners should generally rest a day after each run, and we should all build up distance gradually.

    30 minutes a day sounds like a good annual month-long "running streak" amount if you're a fairly advanced runner.

    I've run an average of 5.2 km a day in 2017, or 1,928 km over 245 runs. I also ran a marathon in August. For the past month, I've run 4 days a week, with 3 rest days.

    You should join us in the Monthly Running Challenge threads! We have a wonderful supportive running community on MFP. January's thread is here:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10625700/january-2018-running-challenge/p1

    thats great thank you Ive been running for over a year and do 30 minutes everyday, Im just not sure if I should up it or not,

    It really depends on your objectives. 30 minutes, seven days per week, is a perfectly reasonable volume.

    Personally I only run 4-5 days per week but tend to run longer to support my objectives.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    If you like to run as your main exercise, I would suggest varying your runs. Maybe have a couple shorter, a mid, and a longer run each week? For example, I might run 2.5 miles at a quick pace, 3.5 easy, and a long run on the weekend. I don't usually get more than 3 runs in a week because I lift 2 days. You can look for training plans online for more info.
  • OldAssDude
    OldAssDude Posts: 1,436 Member
    To get a "minimum" training effect (improve fitness level) you must keep your heart rate in the cardio zone for a "minimum" of 20 minutes (non stop), and a "minimum' or 3 times per week.

    So it sounds like you are doing better than the minimum.

    I do 45 to 120 minutes of either running, run/power walk intervals, or power walking 7 days a week. I do have days that I do recovery walks (casual walking pace not to exceed 4 mph) once in a while.

    The CDC recommends 150 minutes per week of exercise to maintain a good fitness level. If you want to improve your fitness level they recommend at least doubling that number until you get to the fitness level that is good for you.
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,743 Member
    Are you happy with what you've been doing? Then continue. You are doing more than the minimum for heart health. Are you a bit bored? Then try varying distance, intensity, routes, or running surface. Do you want to get faster? Run farther? Then work on that. Do you want to run races for fun or to challenge yourself? Then ask what you should do to do that.
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    What are your goals? That alone will answer your question.

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