How many miles can a thirteen year old take without hurting their body?

Question

seriously how many miles can i take without hurting my growth?

Answer 1

There isnt a limit. If you practice regularly and condition yourself you can run for miles without stoping.

Answer 2

It wont hurt your growth..You can run as much as you want just start off easy to get your body use to it and go from there..

Answer 3

I started running ar the age of 13, to recover my leg from a teriible accident. I never thought that I would become a runner, and win medals during my college days.

I started my run at 3 miles, once a week for 6 months. Then became 5 miles the next 6 months. Then, I run 2 X 4 miles per week the next 6 months. Gradually increasing, i earned the name of a "runner" at the age of 17.

It took me 3 years of running, to become a runner.

For long distance running, It is best to start at age of 12 to 13. For middle distance running, it is best to start at age of 10 to 11. For short distance running it is best to start at age of 8 to 9. At this age, your body system is developed and capable to reach its peak performance for the next 5 to 15 years.

Answer 4

I am 13 and I run anywhere from 22-27 miles a week, which I feel is a good amount.

Answer 5

Depends on the person and your physical development.

Answer 6

really its all about training. no one, no matter the age, can just go out and run a marathon without proper training. if you've never run before start with about 2-3 miles a day. work your way up from there. in one day (after a lot of training) i wouldnt exceed ...eh...15 miles, but thats pushing it for a 13 year old. change up your miles each day, meaning if monday was an easy 3 miles, then go for say 6-7 tuesday, but cool it for wed. and keep up that pattern. leave out sunday completely tho..ur body needs time to rest! drink plenty of water and have fun! good luck!

Answer 7

depends how much u regularily run