Hello all,
I figured that given that this is a running thread, it probably fits best into the bodyweight section; apologies though if it should have gone somewhere else.
I'll keep this as brief as I can.
For the last two months or so, I have been running home from work 4-5 days per week. The distance is just over 5 miles and it takes me just shy of an hour. I run breathing only through my nose for 90+% of the time, so as to maintain a nice gentle pace and so that I don't burn myself out. In case it's of interest to anyone also, I currently wear a pair of Vibram FiveFingers, which I feel encourages gentle landings on the middle/ball of the foot, thus minimising the overall impact of each stride.
This "easy endurance" running schedule leaves me with plenty in the tank, and does not leave me sore or fatigued the next day. Perhaps most importantly, I love it.
In addition to the above running, most mornings I perform ~100 kettlebell swings as in S&S, and practice bent presses (about a dozen per side). However, I have also been "playing" with hand balancing (handstands, frog stands), and have rekindled my love of pistol squats. Sometimes this bodyweight "play" (easy practice, far from failure or fatigue) means that I do fewer bent presses.
My question - is running as frequently and as far as I am right now likely to be too much in the long run (pun intended), when combined with all the other training? I'm wondering about things like heart health, cartilage in my knees, or anything else that runners might have trouble with.
I must emphasise, that I feel great now. I only wonder if such a running volume (despite being very low intensity/"easy endurance"-style) may catch up with me later on?
Any guidance on whether I should cut back or keep doing what I'm doing would be massively appreciated. I see quite a bit on the Forum about the benefits of running, though I don't think I've seen much about running frequency.
Thanks very much in advance,
Harry
I figured that given that this is a running thread, it probably fits best into the bodyweight section; apologies though if it should have gone somewhere else.
I'll keep this as brief as I can.
For the last two months or so, I have been running home from work 4-5 days per week. The distance is just over 5 miles and it takes me just shy of an hour. I run breathing only through my nose for 90+% of the time, so as to maintain a nice gentle pace and so that I don't burn myself out. In case it's of interest to anyone also, I currently wear a pair of Vibram FiveFingers, which I feel encourages gentle landings on the middle/ball of the foot, thus minimising the overall impact of each stride.
This "easy endurance" running schedule leaves me with plenty in the tank, and does not leave me sore or fatigued the next day. Perhaps most importantly, I love it.
In addition to the above running, most mornings I perform ~100 kettlebell swings as in S&S, and practice bent presses (about a dozen per side). However, I have also been "playing" with hand balancing (handstands, frog stands), and have rekindled my love of pistol squats. Sometimes this bodyweight "play" (easy practice, far from failure or fatigue) means that I do fewer bent presses.
My question - is running as frequently and as far as I am right now likely to be too much in the long run (pun intended), when combined with all the other training? I'm wondering about things like heart health, cartilage in my knees, or anything else that runners might have trouble with.
I must emphasise, that I feel great now. I only wonder if such a running volume (despite being very low intensity/"easy endurance"-style) may catch up with me later on?
Any guidance on whether I should cut back or keep doing what I'm doing would be massively appreciated. I see quite a bit on the Forum about the benefits of running, though I don't think I've seen much about running frequency.
Thanks very much in advance,
Harry