Running without training

nyy03
nyy03 Posts: 635 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Just curious as what people do when they've finished training for a race. I just finished a 1/2 marathon, PB of 2:04:40. Yeah me. :) I like running and I'm able to fit in at least 3 miles/day. Should I up that when I can and still do long runs on the weekend or just continue to run 3 miles/day?

My next race won't be until May 2012 and will start training again in the new year.

What do you do?

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  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    I never stop training. I like to keep my long run up around 16-17 (at least). That way I can run a half at any time, and I can ramp up for a marathon on 6 - 8 weeks notice.

    I feel like I've worked too hard to get in running shape to let it go and have to start over.
  • breezad
    breezad Posts: 237 Member
    a good training guide i got for 1/2 marathon, was medium distance on tuesday then a recovery shorter run on weds then a medium again on thursday then a long run on sunday and in between monday, friday and saturday are cross train, so swimming, bike riding walking etc. and stretching on the monday only after a big run.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    I typically sign up for another event. It helps keep me focused.

    I'm recovering from an injury now, but when the doctor says, "Go for it," I'll get back at it and either get ready for FL/LA in January or VA in March. One way or another, I try to schedule out my events up to 8-9 months in advance.
  • nyy03
    nyy03 Posts: 635 Member
    Thanks guys. Bree, you rock. :wink:
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,040 Member
    Lol, Sunday after playing Ultimate Frisbee football, my cousins (who are in their late 20's early 30's) and I ran 40 yard timed dashes. The fastest was 5.75. I ran a 5.85. So in other words I run as fast as the slowest NFL linemen!!!!
  • nyy03
    nyy03 Posts: 635 Member
    Lol, Sunday after playing Ultimate Frisbee football, my cousins (who are in their late 20's early 30's) and I ran 40 yard timed dashes. The fastest was 5.75. I ran a 5.85. So in other words I run as fast as the slowest NFL linemen!!!!

    Maybe you should be playing for the niner's. :tongue:
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    I never stop training. I like to keep my long run up around 16-17 (at least). That way I can run a half at any time, and I can ramp up for a marathon on 6 - 8 weeks notice.

    I feel like I've worked too hard to get in running shape to let it go and have to start over.

    Ditto.
  • sara_m83
    sara_m83 Posts: 545 Member
    In my opinion, you're not doing yourself a lot of favours by only running one distance and presumably at one speed. If you don't have time for regular long runs (which I strongly recommend), then focus on incorporating speed sessions into your short runs and hill climbs.

    Me, I'm always training as well. At the moment, since I have a hard time finding time for running more than 15km, I am focusing more on speed sessions - 2x fartlek runs per week, 1 tempo run, and 1 10km run. No races planned, but I continually strive to improve as a runner.
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