I just wondered if I am doing this correctly. I am training to run first, a 5k in May...then a 10k in June.... then a 1/2 marathon in Sept. I am currently up to 4 miles. I run about 3-4 days a week, and increase my mileage each time by .25 of a mile. (at least as of lately) I am a beginner runner, so I just started this plan 2.5 weeks ago, when I started with running 1.5 miles. I have been a member of a gym since September and have been doing other cross training exercises since then, so my body is in decent fitness shape, so it's not like I started this out of the blue from being a couch potato..;) Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!
ok.. so if the general rule of thumb is to only increase your miles by 10% weekly.. I can only increase my mileage by a 1/2 a mile per week? Well.. .40. If I run 4 miles right now.. 3x a week, i would perhaps increase the mileage .10 of a mile per run?
I meant increasing it by .10 if I run 4 days a week..
Posted by Jaimie N
even if you go up .25 of a mile everytime, try pushing your self harder some days.
Posted by Adam D
The general rule of thumb is don't increase more than 10% mileage weekly.
Check out some of the programs at
www.runnersworld.com
They have running programs to help you prepare for races of all distances, for runners at any experience level. There are also a ton of articles that are of interest to a runner. I've been running for a very long time, and I still find useful information that I incorporate into my training.
Posted by Her
I don't believe in increasing my weekly mileage constantly, because it doesn't give my body time to adjust. So I recommend increasing your mileage by 10 percent, and then only increasing your mileage when your pretty comfortable with it, otherwise you could get injured which can interrupt your training for weeks. Listening to your body is everything for training.
Posted by Jen
both Adam and Hermes are correct, I would suggest going to the website www.runnersworld.com. This site also has training plans that actually increase your mileage slowly and set of a program based on your ability, its called smart coach. www.runnersworld.com and www.coolrunning.com have great tips.
Posted by Blazenskyy.com
I would concentrate running 5K and 10K's first and then progressing to to longer distances next season. You shoudn't rush distance too soon since it will increase your chance of injury. Also working on your base and speed will make it easier to perform endurance events later. Good luck!
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