2006-06-18 08:13:20 · 6 answers · asked by Taharco 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes, if your body can take it. However, I'd urge you not to. You aren't allowing your body to repair the damage that you are inflicting on it.
Running is a tough sport. i'd love to run 50+ miles per week, but my body isn't built for that. I usually get in around 20 - 30 and I still have problems with overuse issues.
If you do decide to run everyday, make sure that you aren't running all-out every day. Meaning, a short 1 - 3 mile run at an easy clip, will suffice as a nice workout, but not (as) damaging as a full-out race pace run.
You may also want to consider taking one of your easy runs and going swimming or hitting the eliptical machines. They stress your joints in different ways but at at the same time offer a good cardio workout.
Keep up the good work.
2006-06-18 10:18:29 · answer #1 · answered by mchenryeddie 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When you exercise, you break muscle down. During recovery, the muscle rebuilds with longer, thinner (stronger!) strands.
However, when you allow your body little recovery time, you effectively cannibalize yourself. Your muscle never rebuilds completely.
By all means run and enjoy yourself! But give yourself two rest days each week for optimal progress.
2006-06-18 08:20:56 · answer #2 · answered by aross07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is okay to run every day.
2006-06-18 08:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by beekiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. My dad used to jog every morning. Unfortunately he stopped several years ago and it's become obvious he has.
2006-06-18 08:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by shyvicki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO I have been told it places too much tension on your joints.
A mixture of cardio and weights is better.
2006-06-23 23:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by debrock16 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is, but always remember to run in moderation...
2006-06-18 08:22:10 · answer #6 · answered by John 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋