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I fancy a bit of running over the winter as I just don't get out enough on 2 wheels.
I've never run regularly but am reasonably fit and when I've had the odd run or played hockey etc it's not bothered me too much. I can run 5 miles @ 9m/m comfortably without much stiffness/soreness the next day.
How quickly can I build up my mileage without an injury setting me back? Is there a rough guide or is it a case of just go carefully?
TBH Al, I'd not aim for more distance; I'd try to run the 5 quicker, and more often.
Then when you can do both, go longer.
get onto trails and combine hiking/running is a good way to build distance but as crikey says keep the focus on speed
Given your fitness standard, I'd aim for getting out 2-3 times a week at the minute over those sorts of distances for a few weeks, then build up to longer distances over the next few weeks. There are always early 10k races in Jan/Feb if you want something to aim for.
while i'm convinced that running is good for you, i'm not sure that more = better.
running 5 miles is good, 10 isn't twice as good, 20 isn't 4 times as good.
i would suggest that the optimum distance for keeping you happy and healthy is around 5miles.
i agree with crikey.
Why not look for one of the 10k training guides (some for beginners, some for improvers) and find an event to aim for? Mrs TT did her first 10k a month or so ago with her target now being a half marathon in March. Having a target event really helps her. Local running clubs good too.
[i]i would suggest that the optimum distance for keeping you happy and healthy is around 5miles.[/i]
A meaningless thing to say
Cheers guys, no trails near me but my running (so far) is all on the beach.
Q really is about how fast do I build up [u]weekly distance[/u] without injury.
Plenty online guide for couch potatoes but not the likes of me.
Standard wisdom is not to increase your running by more than 10% per week (and that refers to speed and distance).
Come running with me Al you'll enjoy it.
aim for a 10km, runners world do some decent training programmes
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Looks intermediate to me.
Just get out there next week when you've got time off.
Run 5 miles, then 6 the nest day, then 7, and so on till after a week or so you're up to half-marathon distance.
Report back and let us know how you're getting on 🙂