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becky f Dec 2013 8:52pm, 16 Dec 2013 283 posts	Quote Pin becky f ive been running for 7 years now but my weekly milage is low .Im injury prone so have only ever ran 3 times a week.I would like to run 4 times a week but worry I will get injured .How many days a week do people on hear run? I always follow runners world smart coach training programs which always says run a 2 mile on a Tuesday but I feel 2 miles is hardly worth it?
swittlebelonelythischristmas Dec 2013 9:00pm, 16 Dec 2013 27,030 posts	Quote Pin swittlebelonelythischristmas Because I'm probably certifiable, I run 7 days a week and my Streak is heading for three years in duration. I'd never recommend it.
Nikaim Dec 2013 9:04pm, 16 Dec 2013 5,647 posts	Quote Pin Nikaim 4 session, 1 long run, 1 x recover, 1 x club night, 1 x intervals or hills. It's just the right amount for me and fits in with life
Phil70 Dec 2013 9:09pm, 16 Dec 2013 291 posts	Quote Pin Phil70 With family commitments, I find that I can do a weekend long run early in the morning and an occasional recovery run or speed session in midweek. Not the best, but it fits in with all the other demands I have.
Gobi Dec 2013 9:19pm, 16 Dec 2013 53,118 posts	Quote Pin Gobi I train 7 days a week Keeps it simple
becca7 Dec 2013 9:33pm, 16 Dec 2013 5,339 posts	Quote Pin becca7 6 days. One day of rest.
Santas Sombrero Dec 2013 9:35pm, 16 Dec 2013 6,899 posts	Quote Pin Santas Sombrero Completely random. Sometimes 1 or 2, sometimes 7. Am very inconsistent. Don't listen to me. Wibble.
lapland daisy Dec 2013 9:39pm, 16 Dec 2013 6,337 posts	Quote Pin lapland daisy In an ideal world, it would be a long run (that's 8+ miles for me) on a Sunday, club training on Tuesday and club run on Wednesday followed by parkrun on Saturday. I can't remember the last time I achieved that
Bazoaxe Dec 2013 9:48pm, 16 Dec 2013 6,245 posts	Quote Pin Bazoaxe Do what works for you and your personal circumstances. If time or injury only allows 3 runs ,then go with that...if you can do more then got for. The more you do though, the more you need to vary pace
JohnnyO Dec 2013 10:08pm, 16 Dec 2013 17,032 posts	Quote Pin JohnnyO Whatever i can. Sometimes 6, but often less. Of the six, some are very very gentle.