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How Much Running Is Enough? Finding the Right Weekly Mileage for You

Author
Christopher Ford
Published
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Episode Link
https://www.fordyruns.com/longrun

Are you training for a half or full marathon and wondering how to build your weekly mileage without burning out or getting injured? In this episode, Coach FORDY shares 8 smart, practical tips to help average runners gradually increase distance — the safe way!


From the 10% rule to cutback weeks, easy run pacing, and cross-training strategies, these tips will help you stay consistent, avoid overtraining, and get to race day strong and confident.


✅ Perfect for beginner to intermediate runners

✅ Half marathon and marathon training tips

✅ Weekly mileage planning made simple


🎙️ What You'll Learn:


How much mileage to add each week


When to cut back mileage (and why it matters)


Why easy runs are your secret weapon


How to avoid injury while increasing distance


The best way to structure your weekly long run


📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments or join us live on the next FORDY RUNS Q&A!


🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple & all major podcast platforms — search FORDY RUNS Podcast


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