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2011-08-22 9:23 AM

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Subject: base mileage

I ran my duathlon this weekend. I think i was a little weak on the run. In other words, I think i could have done better.

Anyone have a recommendation as to how many miles a week I should be running to be able to run a 5k plus 2k duathlon? I was around the mid 20's for about 3 weeks before it.

Another question if I wanted to run a 10k how many base miles a week would be recommended?

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2011-08-22 9:59 AM
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roughly 10-100+

Really, it all depends upon your goals and constraints.  Running more is going to make you faster over time.

2011-08-22 10:11 AM
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JohnnyKay - 2011-08-22 9:59 AM

roughly 10-100+

Really, it all depends upon your goals and constraints.  Running more is going to make you faster over time.

That made me laugh.  So true.

There are so many variables.  For me personally I noticed my speed/run pace picking up quite a bit after I started doing track interval workouts as well.

2011-08-22 10:18 AM
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tuwood - 2011-08-22 10:11 AM
JohnnyKay - 2011-08-22 9:59 AM

roughly 10-100+

Really, it all depends upon your goals and constraints.  Running more is going to make you faster over time.

That made me laugh.  So true.

There are so many variables.  For me personally I noticed my speed/run pace picking up quite a bit after I started doing track interval workouts as well.

Ditto. My first thought was first, run faster. Seriously, once you have base mileage so you've got some stamina, it's quality over quantity. Track/intervals are not fun (IMO) but that's how you get faster. Tempo runs too. If you train to run a 10 minute mile, don't be surprised when you run a 10 minute mile!

2011-08-22 10:27 AM
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Mid 20s for three weeks doesn't really tell us much.  What has your training been like over the past 6 months?

As others said, you start where you are now, and if you have the time and inclination, build from there.  The more you build, in general, the faster you get.  You're extremely likely to run up against the limits of time and ability to fit in more runs long before running more would cease to be helpful.

2011-08-22 10:38 AM
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moldoverb - 2011-08-22 12:18 PM

Ditto. My first thought was first, run faster. Seriously, once you have base mileage so you've got some stamina, it's quality over quantity. Track/intervals are not fun (IMO) but that's how you get faster. Tempo runs too. If you train to run a 10 minute mile, don't be surprised when you run a 10 minute mile!



Athletes get faster due to training load which is the product of volume, intensity and frequency. Any or all of these can.be manipulated in order to allow an athlete to race faster.

Shane

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