Dear Coach Ed,
I am 12 and am working very
hard at running. I don't want over train.
How many days do you suppose I should run a
week?
Thanks =),
Runner
Hi Runner,
3 days a week is good. It will keep you in good condition without overdoing. 4 days a week if you vary your mileage and intensity.
Keep running!
Coach Ed
Note from Carol, KR Editor:
Running to train for 3-4 days/week is great if you are 12, but don't stop there. Use the other days to cross train or to try something new. Ride, skate, swim, or boogie board at the beach. Have fun and keep active.
 Ed Poirier, "Coach Ed", recently was invited by the United States Olympic
committee to attend a workshop and training seminar at the Olympic training
center in California.
Feel free to email the kid's editor at carolgoodrow@verizon.net with comments on this column.
 
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