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Question for runners

tomkat35728tomkat35728 member
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How many miles do you log per week?

I haven't run in a long time and when I did run, I never really kept track of anything on a weekly basis.  I want to challenge myself, but also don't want to be over-zealous in my goals.

I am considering myself a beginner because it has been awhile and wanted some opinions...

TYIA!

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  • loveyoubeanloveyoubean
    If I was a beginner I would start with maybe 2 per day, take a rest day, and work my way up, maybe do 2 for a week or two, then do 3 for a week or two.  You are going to have to see how your body reacts and how quickly you get back into it.  I personally log around 35-45 in any given week but I have been running for years and love me some distance!
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  • hokies94hokies94 member

    If I'm not training for anything I generally only run between 15-20 a week.  I run 4 times a week anywhere from 4-6 miles.  

    I agree, start slow.  Maybe start with 2-3 times a week for 2-3 miles.  You could always alternate between running and walking if it's too hard in the beginning.  

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  • jamalynnjamalynn
    I would start out at 3 days a week, 2-3 miles each time.  GL!
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  • mrs.larrymrs.larry member

    listen to your body and don't increase your total weekly mileage more than 10% per week.

    coming back is hard. go slowly and don't push yourself too much!

     

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  • MrsMitty08MrsMitty08
    I log between 15-25 per week depending on my training.  I'm currently training for half marathons.
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  • willisbfwillisbf
    As a beginner - listen to your body. It will tell you when you're running too much, but I would recommend starting with 2-3 miles each time you run. I have been running for 11 years and run about 30-35 miles a week now.
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  • Ironmom2beIronmom2be member

    I agree with the PP's, a couple days/ week and start with a couple miles each time. Definitely listen to your body and try not to increase too much too soon, that's when injuries occur. Usually a 10% increase is good.

    I run 40+mi/week, usually 5-6 runs/week. 

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