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One of the big questions for any runner is how many days per week you should train<\/strong>. And the answer, even though many look for a magical formula, depends on something as fundamental as it is important: the goal<\/strong>. The plan isn\u2019t the same for someone who runs to stay healthy as for someone who wants to improve their 10K time, prepare for a half marathon, or race to the limit.<\/p>\n The renowned coach Franc Beneyto<\/strong>, author of this guide and in charge of training content at fbrtraining.com<\/strong>, proposes a simple framework to organize weekly work based on three major aims: health, health + very good physical condition, and health + performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For those who are mainly seeking health<\/strong>, the recommendation sits at two to three sessions per week<\/strong>, with a duration of approximately 40 to 60 minutes<\/strong> per session. At this level, the important thing is not to accumulate kilometers, but to create a sustainable routine. The training should be supported by a balanced diet, strength exercises, and aerobic work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The next step is geared toward runners who want to achieve, in addition to health, a very good physical form<\/strong>. In this case, Beneyto suggests between three and four sessions per week<\/strong>, with workouts of between 50 and 80 minutes<\/strong>. Here there can already be a bit more variety: strength, aerobic exercises, and some anaerobic work<\/strong> carried out with discernment. The key lies precisely in that word: discernment. It isn\u2019t about doing intervals for the sake of it, but about introducing appropriate stimuli at the right moment. Don\u2019t forget to maintain a balanced diet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For those seeking health and performance<\/strong>, the commitment increases. The proposal is to train four to six days per week<\/strong>, with sessions of 60 to 120 minutes<\/strong>. In this scenario, different contents come into play: strength, speed, aerobic and anaerobic endurance, running technique, and recovery<\/strong>. In other words, training stops being simply \u201cgoing out for a run\u201d and begins to require a well-structured methodology. The sessions should follow a methodology controlled by professionals<\/strong> to achieve pre-set objectives.<\/p>\n The most common mistake among many runners is thinking that improving always means training more. But that\u2019s not the case. Improving means training better<\/strong>. And that implies adjusting loads, respecting rest, taking care of nutrition, working on strength, and adapting each session to the level, experience, and goal of each runner.<\/p>\n Running two or three days a week can be enough to gain health. Training three or four days can take you to a high level of fitness. And preparing for more demanding targets requires a more complete plan, with more sessions and greater control.<\/p>\n The conclusion is clear: before copying another runner\u2019s training, it\u2019s worth asking yourself: what am I training for?<\/strong> From there you can build a realistic, effective, and sustainable plan. Because it\u2019s not about running every day, but about running on the right days, with the right duration and with the right content.<\/p>\n \u2014\u2014\u2014-<\/p>\n