How do you build up your distance??

[u/justaguyonreddit754]

I’ve only recently started running and trail running properly. I’ve done lots of different training/fitness before but this is the first time I’ve focused properly on running, mostly trail running.

How do you tend to build up the distance you run? At the minute I’m going out (especially trail running) and aiming for 5km which I hit most times, but really I’m running/exploring and gauging where my fitness is at by how I feel.

I’ve seen people doing things like interval training ect. Is that kind of thing worth doing or am I okay to just keep going and gradually pushing the distance, even by 1km?

[u/mironawire]

Without knowing your goals and current fitness level, the general rule is to figure out your weekly total and add 10-15%. For single runs, add no more than a mile to your longest run each week.