Running 6 days vs 7days

how much mileage do you run and what are your PRs

I've always run 7, when you get fit enough the hours in between runs are more than enough for recovery.

I've been running 6 days a week. Mostly because it gives me one day to use as a floater in case life gets in the way and I cant run. Also Im not int streaking, so giving myself the one day off keeps me from getting caught up in that silliness.

In general, you'll improve more from seven days per week than you will from running six. Some runners can't handle that frequency without breaking down, however. In my experience, it doesn't take long (2-4 weeks) to determine which side of the fence you're on. And you can always take a day off every 3rd or 4th week to play it safe ... doesn't have to be an either/or.

Dan

9 runs per week. There is no easy way to be good at distance running.

Do what your coach says.

dkap wrote:

In general, you'll improve more from seven days per week than you will from running six. Some runners can't handle that frequency without breaking down, however. In my experience, it doesn't take long (2-4 weeks) to determine which side of the fence you're on. And you can always take a day off every 3rd or 4th week to play it safe ... doesn't have to be an either/or.

Dan

I agree.

Doesn't this also depending on mileage and intensity as well. At my old age, I completely got rid of the recovery runs or easy days. I will just take a day off instead. All my runs are 11 to 13 miles now and mostly 6 days/wk. Trying to cleanse the body and put in deep base miles after such a long layoff. I am coming back to serious running after 20 plus years of lay off.

At least in hindsight from my younger days, I think taking days off is not that bad. I rather "digest" the runs than go out there all tired and sore. But I guess it differs from person to person. I imagine if you're running close to at least national class level, maybe 7 days or more is necessary. Everyone trains so much harder now than when I was younger.