Hi,
I've only started running relatively recently and ran a half marathon back in September. I really love feeling fit and enjoy the running. I do however find it hard to motivate myself to go and train once I've arrived home from work.
Something I've been considering is running home from work 3-4 times a week. The run will be 8.5 miles and will get me fit at the same time as getting me home. Ideally I would like to do this all year as soon as it is light enough after work.
I spoke to a friend about this and he's told me this is a bad idea because this much running will do more harm than good.
What are your opinions on this? I would love to do this because it will get me extremely fit. I will then be in a good position to build on the distance and train for more half and full marathons.
I've only started running relatively recently and ran a half marathon back in September. I really love feeling fit and enjoy the running. I do however find it hard to motivate myself to go and train once I've arrived home from work.
Something I've been considering is running home from work 3-4 times a week. The run will be 8.5 miles and will get me fit at the same time as getting me home. Ideally I would like to do this all year as soon as it is light enough after work.
I spoke to a friend about this and he's told me this is a bad idea because this much running will do more harm than good.
What are your opinions on this? I would love to do this because it will get me extremely fit. I will then be in a good position to build on the distance and train for more half and full marathons.