Cathe, new runner...rotation question

[jcm]

Cathe, because I'm an "apple" shape I started doing run/walk intervals in Jan. on our treadmill. I've been doing that 3x/week and strength training 2x/week. On another post somewhere you only recommended running two days a week with the third day being another type of cardio. I know cross-training is important, but I figured since running is new and I'm still trying to get up there w/ distance, speed, time, etc. that 3 days would be needed until I build up to my goal. What do you think?

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi JCM! When you are new to an activity your muscles still respond very favorably to it. I would say that if you are not experiencing any overuse injuries then three non-consecutive running days will be fine. But when your results begin to slow down, then definitely stimulate your metabolism with other forms of cardio as well. Good Luck!

 

[fitkansaschick]

I'm not Cathe, but I am a runner. I usually only get 2 runs in a week. I am a warm weather runner that runs 10K races in the spring and summer. I do not have a tread mill, so I can't run in the dead of winter at 5:00 in the morning!

Just my thoughts
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[Bobbi]

JCM, listen to your body. Get great shoes. I currently do about 20 miles per week plus two Cathe cardios. I used to run 35 miles a week with no problem. Increase your mileage slowly. You'll find a number that works for you.

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