Running training over the summer?

Question

Is it bad if for summer training i start at june 9th and from there to the 14th run 3 miles everyday so it would be 18 miles for the 1st week then june 16th-21 4 miles everyday so it would be 24 miles that week then june 23-28 5 miles and so on untill in july&august ill be running 9-12 miles everyday to build a huge base? I will also be lifting 3 times a week in a gym.

I just want to know if i could overtrain from this it's going to be my senior year and i want to do very very well so that's why i want to up the milage up and get as good as i can?

Answer 1

I have been running for 8 years now and would recommend the following:

I would strengthen the core: calves, quads, hams, back and abdominal (the "six pack" muscles along with the obleks), chest and arms. But when strengthening these muscles, I would focus more on the muscle endurance not the muscle bulk. For more advice for this, I would consult with a personal trainer. For the running part, I would stay flexible as it helps/contributes to your balance (so do the muscles in your core) but also helps prevent some injuries like pulled muscles and shin splints. Also, I would try to make up a schedule where you can run for X amount of days and try to have a long run. I would start off slowly, running about 2-3 miles per run for the first week and increase my mileage per week. Make sure you have the following: a good diet, hydration, sleep, a good sense on how to take care of your body, and sleep. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

Thats a good plan. Remember to mix tempo runs and stairs/hills into your training. Also remember to work everything in the weight room not just legs.

Answer 3

it's better if you add miles on day by day. your body gets used to things after teh first couple of days so doing that for a week your body wouldn't sweat as much.

starting right away with 3 miles increases injuries. start with say 2, then 2.25. then 2.5 and etc. when you reach five miles, go back down. when your body is pushed it forgets the basics so going to 5 miles, then 4.75 let's your body adapt.

i'm training over hte summer too. i'm a girl, so it might be different but i'm going with the quarter method, eating healthy, and exercising in small ways whenever i can [ie walk to a store instead of driving, my b-day party is a hiking trip instead of somethign stupid, my friends hang together at a track or ice sakting rink, etc]

Answer 4

thats a really good plan but also add a little sprinting on your work out!!!