At the moment I'm running every other day, should I be running more like 5 days then have 2 days off?

If you can run 5 days a week (both physically and logistically) then great! It'd be better to run 2 days, rest 1, run 3, rest 1, rather than run 5 rest 2 (in my opinion of course).

I currently run 3-4 times a week, though usually 3, and my improvements have been fairly steady since I started. I keep meaning to build up to 5 days a week but haven't worked it out to fit in properly with the rest of my life just yet

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It really depends on what you are aiming for. The more you do the fitter and faster you'll get.

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I need a break!

Thanks for your answers, do I just stick to my plan, which is adding 10% on to my weekly run.

Do you do any other exercise as well? any cross training or weight lifting?

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"Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain"

I cycle to work and back everyday, but nothing apart from running.
I'm a fairly active person, work in a garden centre and do gardening.

Cool, i agree with richardsimkiss, if you can manage 5 days a week running, go for it! But split it up a bit more with one day rest in the middle of the week and one at the end

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I've just started and I'm running three or four times a week. That's fine for me as I really feel it on the days in between. Listen to your body I would say.

The body is a known liar... Don't believe all it says.

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Not to the extent that you skive lol but if you are in pain, take it slow or rest for a day, IMHO.