Low-Mileage Running is a short guide to running faster, injury free. It focuses on avoiding injury while optimizing your training. The book provides practical training advice, workouts, and sample training plans for the 5k to Marathon.
Throughout this book, I share how you can maximize your training and reduce injuries while running fewer miles. By listening to your body and focusing on quality workouts tailored to your event, you can improve your performance and avoid injury.
This isn’t a magic formula; it’s just one runner sharing his experience with others. I can’t guarantee success; I can only tell you what I’ve done and how it might work for you as well. If you value your time and are willing to try an unconventional approach, you have picked the right book.
While using a low-mileage approach to training, I have been able to remain injury free, set PRs, and have more fun in the process. I realize that this way of training isn’t for everyone, but it may work for you.
If you have been struggling with injuries or are just looking for a way to gain speed with less time spent running, experiment with your training, and determine the least amount of running you can get away with. Focus on the quality of your runs rather than the weekly volume. Allow yourself more recovery between workouts so that your legs feel fresh each time you go out for another quality workout.
Low-mileage running is a conservative approach to training that starts small and adds more as needed. Run as little as possible to meet your goals. You can always increase the mileage later. By holding back, you’ll reduce injuries, have more time, and enjoy your running more!
