?? for runners

[MadnNatsmom]

How often and how long do you run?

I just read in a running magazine that one shouldn't run every day to avoid injury.

And, are you concerned about injuring yourself?

I had an injury when I first started running about 7 years ago (too much too soon), but haven't experienced anything since.

Do you know "mature" runners who have been running a long time with no or minor injuries?

 

[Imafitnessfreak]

I run 3 days a week. It use to be more but I started getting injuries. Now, it is 3 days run, 3 days elliptical....actually, 4 days elliptical since on Tuesdays I do elliptical in the a.m. and run in the p.m.

How long/far do I run? Varies because I am training for a marathon. I get about 30-35 miles a week, though. Like this week, I did 9.5 yesterday, I will do 3-4 miles tomorrow and 20 miles on Saturday. Last week, 9 on Tuesday, 6.2 on Thursday, 19 on Saturday.

Duration and frequency of your runs all depends on what your goals are...my goal is a marathon in 24 days.

Carole (McMain) has been running for a long time and she runs 5-6 days per week with no problems (none that I have been made aware of...that is)

 

[Mckmain]

How often and how long depends on my training...

As Sarah said I run actually 6 days a week right now without injury.

But, I have had some. I ran from 1976 to 1984 until achilles tendonitis stopped me. At that time all the Doc said was quit running or live on 12 aspirin a day. Things were so different back then.....I did quit running but still did aerobics and started stepping in 1989. I started running again in 1992 and ran 6 miles the first time. OMG was I sore. Ran my 1st marathon 3-97 and fell in love with distance.

I have always crosstrained and especially weight training to prevent injuries. It was not until I turned 40 that I had a few more injuries. A torn calf muscle (healed real well after Physical Therapy 5 times), a sciatic injury that had me miss running for 2 weeks. Achilles tendonitis again, but I did run thru it. It is an overuse injury and I am obsessive about exercise...see the connection.....nothing has really kept me down for long and I have hoped to get in all my injuries in my 40's so 50 will be easier. ( I can dream.. ) I am 47 now.

I know other runners that have been down alot with injuries. They don't weight train either. And too much too soon will hurt you. I prefer trail running now as it is easier on the body. I do try to be smart about my training, and I know the basics well. But sometimes we don't follow the rules.....but honestly, I would not give up running for anything. I sure hope to be running in my 70's...

 

[EricaH]

I usually run 6 days/42 miles a week. I've been running consistently for 8 years and I'm 38 years old.

I'm not very concerned about injuring myself because I try to be careful and listen to my body. But, I am concerned about the wear and tear that I am putting on my body from overuse. I haven't had any specific running injuries, but I have had injuries that running would aggravate, so I would have to back off from running. Also, I have certain "trouble spots" that tell me when I'm running too much.

Last year, I had a knee injury (not from running) and my orthopedist strongly recommended that I cut back on running, cross-train more and not run on consecutive days. At the time I was running 50+ miles a week. I did follow his instructions, but I've been slowly running more and cross-training less because I love running so much and prefer it to any other cardio activity. When I don't run, I usually use my spinning bike. Sometimes I'll use the elliptical or Arc Trainer at the Y, or I'll do step or kickboxing at home.

I absolutely agree with what the running magazine says about it being better not to run every day to avoid injury, but I'm so hooked on running that I'm willing to take the risk for now.

Erica

 

[JeanneMarie]

I don't run quite the distance these other runners do, but I do run every day. I run 6-7 days a week, 3 miles a day. So far, no injuries. I will be 50 years old in November.

 

[MadnNatsmom]

JeanneMarie -

How long have you been running?


Another question -

On what type of suface do you all run?

 

[EricaH]

I run on asphalt almost all of the time.

Occasionally, I'll run on the treadmill to do an interval workout - the surface feels so much softer.

Erica