Does This 'Beginning' Training Sound..Decent?

Technically, I'm a beginner, in that I've been running off and on for months. Because of this, my mileage (and weight, haha) have not been optimal.

Now, I am starting to train regularly, and have come up with sort of a weekly regimen. I don't know if this sounds at all like a good program, so imput would be great! (Also, don't let the numbers fool you...my miles are VERY slow, and I'm naturally a long-distance runner. So please don't forget I'm a beginner, haha!)

Monday: 15 miles

Tuesday: 2 miles am, 30-60min gym and/or yoga, 2 miles pm

Wednesday: 15 miles

Thursday: 2 miles am, 30-60min gym and/or yoga, 2 miles pm (Tempo day

Friday: 15 miles

Saturday: 2 miles am, 30-60min gym and/or yoga, 2 miles pm

Sunday: Rest

Also, I am currently eating 2000-2500 calories per day (definitely need to lose ~ 25lbs).

I am 5'6".

While weight loss is important to me, I love the way it feels when I'm adequately "energized" for my runs. Therefore, if weight loss is slow here at the beginning, but I can feel myself getting faster and more fit, then I am content. The amount of food I eat in a day feels like a LOT, but I also know that I'm pushing my body and need to recover.

However, if I'm eating too much to where I am not going to lose much weight for a very very long time (or at all), then obviously I don't want to eat too much, haha!

I generally have a slow metabolism, so I'm not the type of person who can sit around all day doing nothing, eat an entire pizza AND cheesecake, and not gain any weight ;)

I'll take any advice/criticism/other that anyone has to offer!

Thanks!! :)

I'm sorry, but this is a terrible schedule for several reasons:

1. Why are you going so far three days a week and then doing less half as much the rest of the days? 5 of your days should be close to equal in mileage with one longer day and a rest day. Of course, don't do the same thing on those days, but total mileage should be roughly equivalent. Being steady will give you the best gains. Your plan sounds neat and organized to an outsider but in reality it isn't feasible. Also, there is no need to go to the gym that much unless you have other interests or want to be more well-rounded (but you will not run to your capability with too much muscle).

2. Why are you running so much as a "beginner"? I was running 10-20mpw my first year and a half. Steady progression is key, don't just jump all in. You will likely injure yourself or won't reap as much as you could starting from a lower mileage

3. How do you know you're a "distance" runner? Just because it sounds cool? List some PRs and I will tell you if you're a distance runner or not. If you haven't run any races, don't just assume here, you could be wasting potential at the Middle distance or sprints. A typical runner will look at a career like this: Develop your wheels early and slowly move up your race distance throughout your career, so that you aren't relegated to being an endurance monster with no speed for your career. As you run more you'll naturally gravitate more towards the longer stuff. Start short and go long in the end.

I would like to know your PRs and what race you hope to focus on. If you're hellbent on being a distance person then a typical base week for you (I'm assuming you're in your base training phase) would be...

M - 9mile recovery

T - 3x2 mile at half marathon pace, for decent turnover

W - 8.5 miles steady

T - 4-6 mile tempo

F - 9.5 mile recovery

S - Rest

S - Long run 15 miles. Start slow and crank it down at the end. Don't go all out or you'll just leave yourself too tired for the next week. Preferably this would be longer but it would comprise too much running at 55mpw

This is also assuming you really want to be running 50+ mile weeks. Get back to me as I advise you don't run as much, but taking a guess you won't or you really are at a level where 50+ is a good for you (unlikely given what you claim to be) this is a solid 55mpw MARATHON routine. This is a guess as to where you're at so don't just assume this is a recipe for success if you're not there yet. Better yet, read Jack Daniel's running formula and create your own plan. Best of luck

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