How much running/exercise in a week? Topic

YogiGeri 12/09/10
Hi everyone!
I thought we could share our running schedule and workout plans with one another. I've been running consistently for about 7 years now...First started with high school cross country and I've never been able to stop since! Although with my schedule now, it's hard to go on the longgggg runs I truly love!

For me, I exercise 5-6 days a week. I run for 35 minutes 3-4 days, and for 60 minutes one day. The long run usually has hills. The last day, I'm on the elliptical for about 45 minutes on the interval setting.

My diet ruins my exercise attempts though =( I'm always over my calorie budget which negates any weight loss attempts. I even manage to gain weight while keeping up with my exercise!

Kamdis 12/09/10
Hi Sdrunner. Unlike you, I only just started running earlier this year. Like you, I just can't seem to stop!

I have fitness boot camp 2 days a week for an hour, which is weights, agility and sports drills, jump rope, etc. Then I do a track speed workout once a week for an hour, a shorter (3-5 mile, 30-45 minutes) run once a week and one long run (10+, over an hour) on the weekend.

I am definitely more hungry on the long run days, and I find that I usually don't make much of a deficit on those days. Perhaps you should focus on WHAT you're eating? I know that if I have a good hard workout (running or otherwise) I feel more satisfied with fewer calories if I up my protein instead of carbs, which are mostly what I crave those days.

If it interests you, you might pose that sort of question in the Ask a Dietitian thread to get a reply from our resident expert. Or I can do it, if you like.

Tracktee 12/09/10
Hey all!!

I run about 4-5 times a week. I usually do 1 long run, a tempo/speedwork day and 2/3 relaxed/easy/short runs... I also do a bit of cycling, some swimming and yoga/strength training inbetween...

I used to think that I was exercising enough to counteract whatever I was eating, but using MyNetDiary has been a HUGE wake-up call for me!!! I've now realized how much exercise it really takes to "get rid of" certain foods and its really not worth it... At the moment I don't deny myself anything (I've tried way too many diets, only to give up a few days later), I've just been trying to cut back in the quantities of the "bad stuff" and increase the quantities of the "good stuff". My main problems are that I eat too many Saturated fats and not enough fiber and protein. I still have a long way to go, but am making improvements every week and have lost 1kg so far! Hopefully it's the first of many!!!

Saltyfat 12/29/10
Hi - I go through phases with my running and my eating. Running burns a lot of calories and complex foods are required for staity and energy. I find that if I try to balance 30% pro, 30% fat, and 40% carbs, I have the most success for energy and weight maintanence. Lately, I have failed miserably. I joined this sight to get back on track. Like you, I am giving myself a week or so to incorporate balance slowly. Good luck to you.

Nikolai422 04/27/11
I run 5-6 days a week. Usually Mon, Weds, Fri I do interval training through ifit.com on my treadmill with Jillian Michaels for 30-45 min. Then on Tues and Thurs I map a course through google maps on my treadmill anywhere from 3.3 miles to 4.5 miles long and run that. Having a 3 year old and a full time job it is very difficult to get outside and run but I have been signing up for 5K's all over my area in the last few months and those keep me pretty motivated to continue my exercise routine.

My goal is to throw in a 10K before we move this summer. Despite all my running though I seemed to have plateaued on my weight loss and this is where mynetdiary comes in for me. I just started a few days ago but I am hoping with a little more focus on tracking what I am eating combined with my workouts I will be able to see what is causing me to not lose weight and fix it. Currently I hope to lose around 25 pounds.

We are moving to St. Thomas, USVI this summer because my husband is active duty military and we will be living there for the next two years. Needless to say I need to get beach body ready, FAST!

Brigid23 05/10/11 replied to Nikolai422
Hi all! I'm a reformed walker slowly turning into a runner. I've done four half marathons - all as a walker. I'm signed up for the Nike Women's Half in October (for the third time) and my goal is to run the majority of it. Despite all my training I've managed to lose almost no weight the last couple of years. I'm hoping that the transition to running and using this program to keep a tighter hold on my calories will help.

BlondBaby 06/19/15
I am newbie with this app but I run consistently every Sunday with local park community (5k). During last three runs I have improved my time in 3 min and I am so proud of myself haha moreover, I go to the gym 5 days a week to burn more calories and to gain some muscle and finally burn exceeded far. After every trainings I try to run 20-30 min on treadmill to keep fat burning longer.

Sairzkat 06/24/15
Hey!
I have just signed up to my first half marathon in 10 weeks time... i have been doing various Jillian Michaels 20-40 minute HIIT work outs for 4-6 times a week previously (last 2 years), but realised that due to eating my deficit back AND MORE I have bulked a lot more than slimmed down... I used to run frequently and I felt I needed a goal to work towards. Now I have started a Coach program on the Nike Run app and I'm doing training runs 4-6 times a week (5-21km progressively) for the next 10 weeks. I also am a frequent climber/boulderer... about 1-3x a week... which is the sport I really love - I have plateaued though as you need to be lighter if you want to progress onto harder climbs.

I am hoping that increasing the running, decreasing the strength training and continuing to stay flexible while climbing will help, although I fear that I won't be able to fuel my body properly and lose weight at the same time...

How much running/exercise in a week?