Can I run every day? Have been slow jogging every other day for last 6 months....

[Anonymous]

We started morning jogging as a family since March, every other day. I think I am going very slow, probably around 12 miles per hour or even slower (running around 3.5 miles in 47 minutes, combination of slow jogging with occasional walking/faster jogging). But I really miss it on my "non-run" days. On my non-run days, I do a light weight workout (Les Mills Body Pump, with very light weights since I'm too cheap to buy the full set of weights). Can I start running every day, or is that for true fitness heroes in excellent shape?

(Btw, I am medium height and weight (131 pounds) and age 44).

[Anonymous]

I'm no expert, but at that intensity, it doesn't sounds like you'd be overdoing it.. I've done it, and I'm definitely not a fitness person. I just love jogging. Just pay attention to your body and consider a day off each week.

[Anonymous]

As a long time runner, i only run every day on vacation. It's not the speed that is an issue but the impact on your joints of running every day. They really need a break. Maybe you could do two family runs and two solo runs and find a less-impact activity on the other days.

[Anonymous]

I would work up to it gradually. Do a few weeks of running 5 days a week (take Thu/Sun off). If that feels ok, do a few weeks of 6 days, etc.

[Anonymous]

I have a friend who has been streaking—running every single day—for something like six years. She hasn’t had any problems and is incredibly fit.

I have gone for periods of several months running every day. I never run longer than five miles and never very fast, so not sure my body recognizes it as strenuous exercise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would work up to it gradually. Do a few weeks of running 5 days a week (take Thu/Sun off). If that feels ok, do a few weeks of 6 days, etc.

Lots of options for a slow ramp up. Could also try 2 days on, 1 off; 3 on, 1 off; etc.

Standard rule is don't increase miles per week by more than 10% so you might want to shorten your route as you add days until you've worked your way up.

Listen to your body and give it a break if it needs it. Taking an extra day off is better than needing to take a month off.

[Anonymous]

I used to run every day -- it's definitely possible, but I totally agree with ramping up slowly. Listen to your body and watch out for overuse injuries (shin splints, joint pain, heel pain, etc.). Stretch a bit more before and after your runs, run on softer surfaces if you can, etc.

[Anonymous]

I ‘run’ six days a week. 3 miles at a 10 ish minute pace and one day for yoga or other strength training if I didn’t get it in during the week. I used to run 30 plus miles a week and found I felt horrible those weeks and dialed it way back and added in walking and weights to add to my running.( I aim for 10,000 steps a day so if not running then walking ppl us the weights to tone) I am not fast but those 33 minutes each day are my only time alone and I love every minute of it!

[Anonymous]

I run 6 miles every morning. I try to break it up with strength training and yoga but sometimes I really just want to run and I'll go a week plus without taking a break.

When I go too long with taking a break, I notice my knees and back start getting a little sore/fatigued. But with a day or two off I'm right back to normal.

It definitely took a while to build up to it though.

[Anonymous]

I run every day, sometimes twice a day. Go for it but listen to your body.