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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Jun 3, 2015 13:34:57 GMT
I'm not a great runner more like a 'I ran 3 miles and didn't die' runner. I'm slow and I don't have any particular goals right now. Running is just about the only cardio exercise I enjoy so I'm wondering if I could run M-F and then take Sat and Sun off. Most things online say to run every other day. I won't be doing any long distance running and I run on an indoor track. I think I'll run 3 miles (with a few walk breaks in there) so it'll be about 45 minutes total with warmup and cooldown three days a week and then run for 30 mins or so on the other two days. On those two shorter days I'll do some weight training also.
So experienced runners what do you think, should I stick to this or only run every other day? My goal is to do some good-for-me cardio exercise and with eating well loose some weight.
Thoughts?
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jun 3, 2015 13:40:57 GMT
I'm not a great runner more like a 'I ran 3 miles and didn't die' runner. I'm slow and I don't have any particular goals right now. Running is just about the only cardio exercise I enjoy so I'm wondering if I could run M-F and then take Sat and Sun off. Most things online say to run every other day. I won't be doing any long distance running and I run on an indoor track. I think I'll run 3 miles (with a few walk breaks in there) so it'll be about 45 minutes total with warmup and cooldown three days a week and then run for 30 mins or so on the other two days. On those two shorter days I'll do some weight training also. So experienced runners what do you think, should I stick to this or only run every other day? My goal is to do some good-for-me cardio exercise and with eating well loose some weight. Thoughts? As long as you're listening to your body, you should be fine. I ran 6 days a week for about a decade. I usually ran 5 miles, but if I was tired or sore, I'd have a shorter easier run. I still find it easier to run 4-5 days a week than 3. I just never seem to get in a rhythm if I run every other day. If you're feeling particularly tired, or sore, take the day off or just walk. |
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jun 3, 2015 15:45:30 GMT
It would be too much for me. I run three times a week and sometimes I feel it I'm my legs more than others. You should have a rest day every now and then, so that any micro tears in muscles can heal.
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Post by Zee on Jun 3, 2015 16:52:09 GMT
As long as you're not in pain, I don't see why not.
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Post by elaine on Jun 3, 2015 17:16:11 GMT
The issue with running every day, especially if you are over 30, is that you increase your chances of injury without that every other rest day to allow your muscles to repair themselves. And then once you have a muscle or ligament or stress fracture injury it'll mess with your workout schedule more than if you stuck with an every other day schedule to begin with.
I would stick to running every other day - Or just MWF if you want weekends off. On non-running days, you can still do cardio, just do something that uses different muscles like cycling or swimming. But those days are also good to just focus on strength training.
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Post by annabella on Jun 3, 2015 17:19:05 GMT
The issue with running every day, especially if you are over 30, is that you increase your chances of injury without that every other rest day to allow your muscles to repair themselves. And then once you have a muscle or ligament or stress fracture injury it'll mess with your workout schedule more than if you stuck with an every other day schedule to begin with. I would stick to running every other day - Or just MWF if you want weekends off. On non-running days, you can still do cardio, just do something that uses different muscles like cycling or swimming. But those days are also good to just focus on strength training. I agree. That's why I run Tuesdays and Thursdays and do exercise videos that include strength training on MWF. I want to avoid any potential injury as I know running is stressful on your body. |
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Post by peaname on Jun 3, 2015 17:20:07 GMT
Plenty of people do. Are you injury prone? It sounds like you're going slow which helps.
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Post by missmiss on Jun 3, 2015 17:25:46 GMT
Do not do more than 6 days in a row. Listen to your body though and take a day off if you need it.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Jun 3, 2015 17:33:16 GMT
I'm 46 and have been running for 3 years (off and on) and knock on wood haven't had an injury. I do run slow and I'll be on an indoor track so I think that helps.
I just need to find a stationary bike or elliptical or other machine to use on Tues & Thurs instead of running 5 days. I just really prefer running *whine*.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jun 3, 2015 17:51:10 GMT
In the interest of being able to continue to run long term and to stay injury-free, I'd recommend against you running daily. Your body needs rest as that recovery time not only helps prevent injury but also ups the gains of the exercise to begin with. Do an alternative activity on those other days. In the long-run, you'll be better off.
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Post by ellen on Jun 3, 2015 17:55:39 GMT
In the summer running is my main cardio. I run 2 days in a row and take 1 off. My first run will be about a mile longer than the second day. It works well for me.
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