How many days a week do you run?

sluedu09
sluedu09 Posts: 107 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Just curious how many days a week the runners here run? How far do you go? How long have you been running?
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  • huizenm
    huizenm Posts: 74 Member
    I run 4X a week and usually log between 15-20 miles. I started running (using Couch to 5K) about a year ago. I've completed numerous 5K's and my first 10K in May. Training now for a 15K and a 1/2 in October!
  • Jul158
    Jul158 Posts: 481 Member
    I've just become a more active running and I currently run 2-3 times a week for either 5 or 6 miles. I'm hoping to run at least 4x a week this summer and increasing my mileage. I'm interested to see what others say! I tend to stick to my 'longer' runs and don't vary it much. I'm wondering if I should try to work in some shorter & faster runs(?)
  • georgiaTRIs
    georgiaTRIs Posts: 229 Member
    Been running about 11 years and it is my salvation. I wanted to do a marathon and my son (who is an Iron man) said "Sign up and just do it." So I did. That was 3 marathons and dozens od\f half marathons ago. I run about 25 to 30 miles a week and ALWAYS take one day a week totally off. I just relax on this day. I love running and hope to keep it up for years!!!!!
  • krgarrigan
    krgarrigan Posts: 4
    I run 4x per week between 18-20 miles per week. I started about 4 years ago and the weight started coming off and now I'm addicted to it. Unfortunately, I was told to cut down (well actually to take a break), so now I'm looking for cardio that will not put pounding on my foot for a bit. Suggestions? Want to heal up fast, have a half marathon in October to train for!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I've been running for almost 4 years. My running schedule depends on whether or not I'm training for a specific race or not.

    Training for my last half-marathon had me running 4 times a week with the highest volume week hitting around 50km.

    In between training cycles I'll run 5 or 6 times per week but typically shorter runs (between 5 and 10km) and shoot for 25 to 35km.
  • JoanneStone
    JoanneStone Posts: 135 Member
    I've been running for about one year, how far I run depends on how I feel that day, always a minimum of 2miles, I try to run 5K once a week, but as time goes on I want to start a 10K once a week. I progress myself slowly (I am 47yrs old, I don't want to rush these things!) Depending on what's going on that week I try to run 4-5 times per week, sometimes it ends up being only 3, but we can't have everything!
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    I'm in the middle of my first 1/2 marathon training and I currently do just 3 days. I've tried 4 but I'm not there yet where it doesn't hurt my runs. I'm starting phase 2 of 3 which is a 10K distance.
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    ive only recently started and i run 6 times a week but i do different lengths
    like i'll do 2 long lengths
    3 medium
    and one short in a week
  • dd_01
    dd_01 Posts: 1
    I run 2-3 times per week one 3 miler one 6 miler started with 5j last april then upped 2 10k then tried 2 up 2 half marathon but strugglied past 9 miles so Dropped back 2 10k xx
  • sluedu09
    sluedu09 Posts: 107 Member
    I'm really new at it. I've only been running since Nov/Dec. I also started with the Couch 2 5k program. I'm doing 4 times a week and averaging about 15 miles. I really want to pick it up. I was going to go this morning, but I'm sore and tired.
  • itsmedicinalbacon
    itsmedicinalbacon Posts: 180
    I run 4-5 days a week. 2-5 miles. I change it around.
  • knl124
    knl124 Posts: 44
    I run about 5-6 times a week, anywhere from 8-13 miles a day. I have been running for almost 11 years now, so I am used to the long distances.
  • georgiaTRIs
    georgiaTRIs Posts: 229 Member
    That's a great schedule. I do long runs every other Saturday and depend on upcomming race that can mean 10 - 18 miles. I run 5 days a week for 5 miles, lift (gotta work the core) 3 days a week and don't do anything on Wednesdays. I am trying to figure out a better core workout. Do you know anthing about rowing machines? Think that might be a good cross training but don't know a lot about it.
  • weightloss12345678
    weightloss12345678 Posts: 377 Member
    5-6 on my good weeks when i am focus
  • georgiaTRIs
    georgiaTRIs Posts: 229 Member
    Do you do any rowing as cross training? I run long distance races also and have heard that rowing machines are a great way to work the core plus cross train.
  • georgiaTRIs
    georgiaTRIs Posts: 229 Member
    Welcome to the world of runners. Look forward to hearing about your progress
  • ZombieChaser
    ZombieChaser Posts: 1,555 Member
    Newbie runner here :) I've only started running in April, but I would say that I run 4-5 days a week, 5K each day, with one 7.5K on a sunday morning.
  • gungho66
    gungho66 Posts: 284 Member
    3 times a week between a mile and 3 miles along with some sprints and other stuff
  • georgiaTRIs
    georgiaTRIs Posts: 229 Member
    Your first half marathon -- that's exciting. Sounds like you are working well towards a great goal. good luck, I look forward to hearing your progress
  • piratesaregrand
    piratesaregrand Posts: 356 Member
    Every other day. I only started running 3weeks ago and I'm doing c25k. Once I have completed this ill crank it up a bit. Didn't want to completely shock my body.
  • McGruber03
    McGruber03 Posts: 113 Member
    I started running December of 2008. I could run 1/2 mile. I started out with the goal of completing a marathon and accomplished that in October of 2009, February 2010, and December 2010. Now I run 3-4 times a week and log 4-7 miles per run because I'm not training for anything right now. I also do an exercise video and spin on my no run days. I'm 34, married with no kids. My pace ranges anywhere from 10-12 minute miles. Hey, I live in Chattanooga, it's HILLY here! :wink:
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Do you do any rowing as cross training? I run long distance races also and have heard that rowing machines are a great way to work the core plus cross train.

    Believe it or not, squats and deadlifts are two of the best exercises for the core.
  • natalie412
    natalie412 Posts: 1,039 Member
    3 times a week - about 14 miles total so far. 2 4 miles runs, and a longer run on the weekend. Just started running with C25K in December.
  • armsactually
    armsactually Posts: 2 Member
    since i've started getting serious a few months ago I've been running 3-4 times per week. Usually a mile every other day. I'll walk 1-2 miles in the days between.
  • Moriarty_697
    Moriarty_697 Posts: 226 Member
    I try for 4-8km three times a week. I also try to cycle commute 5 days a week so I don't go for much more than that or my legs threaten to go on strike.
  • talamer
    talamer Posts: 516 Member
    I'm doing 2-3 times run each week between 4-5 miles. I also do Insanity workout + Jillian Michael 6 wks Six Pack :)
  • TazzytheMotivator
    TazzytheMotivator Posts: 646 Member
    I run 6 day a a week and I will run anywhere between 5-7 miles .
    How long running about year and a half .
  • sherry9300
    sherry9300 Posts: 149 Member
    I run once or twice a week right now. I don't really measure distance but I run for at least 35 minutes right now. Other days I alternate between elliptical (which I don't think does much aside from the cardio aspect) and walking at an incline on the treadmill, which has really helped me with running and is not so hard on my knees. I would like to run more, but my schedule doesn't really allow it since you have to do it really early or really late in the Mississippi summer and I loathe running on a treadmill. We shall see.
  • Jul158
    Jul158 Posts: 481 Member
    I'd love to hear how people cross train for running! I don't have a rowing machine at my gym so I try to vary it with the elliptical (HIIT) and a stationary bike. I'm not so good at fitting in strength training (maybe 3x a week for 15 minutes..). does anyone do yoga to help with the tight muscles?
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    My primary excercise well pretty much only at this point 5-6 days a week. 8-9 miles at a time on the 6th day either Saturday or Sunday I will go 10 or 12 maybe 14 miles. Been running almost 2.5 years now the last year has been outside only, ditched the treadmill. Last winter it was only maybe 3 times a week pretty dependant on how wet or cold it got but I still got 3 runs in a week.

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