I am running inth eFLM next year, I was reasonably fit before starting to train 4 months ago.
Since then I have run 2 10K races and built up my distance from once round the block to 5 miles in reasonable comfort.
What on average should I be aiming for as an average total of miles per week ?
I realise that there is a lot of things to consider but was just wondering what a good average figure would be.
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I think there are a lot of variables (do you have a specific time in mind?, will you be doing some shorter distance (10 miles, 1/2 marathon, 30K) races during your build-up? etc etc) but in general about 40 miles per week split between a long run, a tempo run, some shorter faster stuff and a couple of easier runs will get you there.
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If you're not already a member, I would recommend joining a local running club as this will encourage you out on your long Sunday runs.
Good luck.
I feel compfortable at 5 Miles 3 time a week at present - should I increase at this stage to say 7 miles 3 times a week or will it be beneficial to just add another 5 mile run that each week ?
On the question of weekly mileage, I have only been averaging 21 miles a week for the past three months of training ( a lot less before that)and yet I feel 100% ready for the marathon. This just shows how important the long runs are in training !!!
I've only run 2 marathons, both this year, and I was 15 minutes outside my target each time due to the last 6 miles being so tough on each occassion. Good luck though ! My 3rd attempt in Manchester next month, why do I do it ??
It's the Loch Ness Marathon on 29th Sept (1,000 entered so far).
Just re-checked my average mileage which has actually rise to about 24 miles for past 8 weeks and 27 miles for the last 4 weeks which I still think is too low - but hopefully it will be a case of quality and not quantity.
I have to admit to being worried about the last 6 miles which at best will take 50 minutes. I'm planning a 17 mile run (sort of tapering)in two weeks and then the Maidstone Half on the 22nd. Will let you all know after the 29th whether my training was enough.
All the best for Manchester.
It is quality rather than quantity to a certain extent. You could do 2 'recovery' runs each week of say 4 miles each, which amounts to 8 miles a week of nothing much but you still include it in your mileage.
about 45 a week for me...
I think that`s roughly my level...
i go on feel more than being a stickler for any particular plan or anything,but on average,i seem to do about 40-50 a week,it seems.....
hey Dirt Trascker....
ive got my first marathon coming up in little over a month now....(the hull marathon)
i dont know whether to just go for it and do 7-7.30 minute miling or take it steady and just discuipline myself to do steady 8 minute miling right from the start...
(im in 2 minds over it)
The way i view it is yoiur gonna be knackered after 1q7-18 miles anyway so you might as well just go for it at 7.30 pace...
i`m doing the east hull harriers 20 in a couple of weeks so i`ll probably try that there and see if it works and if it does...probably do the same again at the hull marathon a few weeks later....
blimey, this thread started 10 years ago!!!
I suppose at the end of the day it's how much time you can fit in - I average about 32 miles a week but was reading this morning in a mag someone doing 60 & he was a fun runner...
To be honest any more time would be too much for me on so many different levels!!