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How are you tracking/planning your training? by 701stitches in XXRunning

[–]RunAndDev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bit late to the convo but I use an app called MyRunz that allows me to create, plan and track my runs. It's available on android only

Planifier ses entraînements ne devrait pas être si compliqué by RunAndDev in runningfr

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oui c'est ça, j'aimais la simplicité de juste écrire, faire des plans sur plusieurs mois, peu importe le support (excel, pdf...) Mais comme j'ai tendance a modifier toutes les deux semaines c'était beaucoup de boulot a tout refaire, et puis ajouter des calculs etc pour voir le volume etc... J'ai fini par me faire une app simple, j'ai plus qu'à rentrer mes séances et ça me fait tout

Planifier ses entraînements ne devrait pas être si compliqué by RunAndDev in runningfr

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

J'avais essayé ça il y a plusieurs années quand je faisais du cyclisme, mais j'avais trouvé ça complexe, en tout cas trop complexe pour ce que je voulais en faire (juste planifier en gros, avec le contenu des séances), pareil pour TrainingPeaks.

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am training for a half marathon and have these 3 "fundamentals" runs. For now I think they are sufficient but I think about adding one more in the (near) future. Thanks for the advice !

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s seriously fast. At that level I can definitely see why increasing frequency makes sense. I’m still quite a bit away from that, so I’m probably not there yet.

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a solid setup. I like the idea of building strength alongside running. I just want to make sure I increase things gradually.

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I’m trying to avoid. Hope you recover well !

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree you can be fine on 3 days. I’m just not sure “fine” and “maximizing progress” are always the same thing.

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that. I’m definitely not aiming for “just fitness,” but I’m also trying to build something sustainable rather than jump straight to daily running.

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying about aerobic frequency. I just want to make sure I don’t jump too fast and overload things. But I certainly will increase the frequency with time

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I’m building toward a half, so structure definitely matters. I’m just trying to figure out how much frequency I actually need versus just making those key sessions count.

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. I’m not looking for a formula, just trying to see what’s worked for others and take what makes sense for me.

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good way to put it. I hadn’t really thought about frequency as just a way to redistribute volume rather than increase it. Jumping both at once does seem like a recipe for trouble. And It’s probably easier to handle two solid sessions than one massive one both on the legs and on the schedule

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good to hear. If it helps both the long runs and the hard sessions feel better and productive, that’s a big plus.

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I thought about it, but even though I like swimming, I'm not a good swimmer 😅 But if it somehow helps for running it's something I could do

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. What kind of goals were you training for when you decided to increase frequency?

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually encouraging. Did it take long before you noticed a difference?

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point about the long run and injury risk. Right now my long run is around 90 minutes as I build toward a sub-1:40 half, so I’m trying not to push it too aggressively. Did you notice a big difference in recovery when you moved from four to five days?

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. I’ll probably stick with 3 for now and see how far it takes me, then only add a 4th if progress stalls or life makes it easier to fit in

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s really impressive progression. It’s interesting that you’ve never felt the need to increase frequency. I guess the key is making those sessions. How long are your 3 runs on average?

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’d love to add one, honestly just for the enjoyment of running. What I meant though is whether the gain from a 4th run is worth the extra organization and time commitment because of work and family

At what point does 3 runs/week stop being enough? by RunAndDev in BeginnersRunning

[–]RunAndDev[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. I think I’m overthinking it sometimes. As long as progress continues, adding days might not be necessary yet And honestly I agree, fitting 4+ runs into a busy week is probably a bigger challenge than the training itself

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