Thread: Running

Originally Posted by smallman_11

I'm trying to run 20 minutes a day, but I have herd that running every day can be hard on you. Is it alright if I run every day, or should I run every other day?

I used to do it, and much longer distance than that. I would not suggest every day. The long term effect will show in time. I would say 3-4 days at most. Now I just jog every other day and do something else in between with less impact. You should also invest in great thick runner's socks and a good shoe, stretch well and keep the surface softer like grass, sand or treadmill if you can. Thick socks prevent blisters Just my experience and good luck.

Originally Posted by smallman_11

I'm trying to run 20 minutes a day, but I have herd that running every day can be hard on you. Is it alright if I run every day, or should I run every other day?

it is very hard on your joints, I only do low impact cardio, i.e. elypitical glyder, biking, fast walking.

Even elite class runners normally only do 4-5 days a week and cross train and recover the other ones. Every day is not only bad for your joints, but just like with strength training, it leaves no time for recovery and improvement. You wouldn't do a leg workout every day, right?

Just to give you an idea, my weekly schedule (as a marathon runner) is:

1 long run (anywhere from 2-3 hours)
1 easy run (45-60 minutes - slower)
1 medium speed run (60-75 minutes)
1 skill run (hills or tempo - intervals for 45 minutes)

Broken up with regular biking, elliptical, yoga and strength training as well.

I love the Elliptical, personally.

Originally Posted by musclepump

I love the Elliptical, personally.

I have a love/hate relationship with it.