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    • CommentAuthorFree MemberMichigan
    • CommentTimeAug 15th 2008
     
    Michigan

    I've been running for about 4 months, steadily improving but just now dealing w/ a mild case of runner's knee.  I know that issue will most likely go away as I continue to run and build up a "base".  Does anyone know (from experience) about how long it takes to build up your base?

    Thanks!

     

     

    • CommentAuthorHero!!imaref2
    • CommentTimeAug 20th 2008
     
    imaref2

    depends upon what your "base" will be as it will take less time to build to a 20 mpw base than to build to a 40 mpw base.

     With a modest 10% per week increase and a 3hard, 1 easy week progression,  you can double your weekly volume in about 19 weeks.

     I have hit 20 over the past 2 weeks, which I plan to hold to the end of the month before moving up some.  I started in June, so about 12 weeks with one off for injury.

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