Anyone else wanting to run further?

So far I can run 2 - 2 1/2 miles non-stop. I really want to be able to run 4 miles. My overall goal is 7 but I figured 4 is a good start. What I really need is a running schedule to get me there Any suggestions runners?

I am also at 2-2.5 miles and want to run farther. I'm currently following the end of C25K. I believe that will get me to running 3.1 miles. Once I do this I'd like to spend 2-3 weeks trying to improve my 5K speed.

Then I want to improve my distance to 4 miles.

Then I found a 10K program that requires being able to run 4 miles at the start.

What program is this? The ones I have seen all revert back to intervals and I prefer straight running.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/138.shtml

It's by the same people who did C25K.

I really like the structure of having a workout plan to follow and want to continue with it.

There is some intervals thrown in there though. I'm no expert but I believe interval training is one of the best ways to improve. I like that it breaks up the program in C25K. ie one day I'm doing intervals and the next I may do a long run.

I found a 8k program that requires you to run 2 miles in the beginning. I didn't know there was a such thing, but now that I do I am going to try it

can you post it?

that may help me make the 3 to 4 mile transition.

The is also a bridge to 10k on coolrunning.com
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/145.shtml

I am at 3.2 miles currently wishing to run 4. I'm adding on a 1/10th of a mile every other week. May take me awhile but I don't want to risk injury when I'm come so far at this point.

It is suggested on Runner's World that you increase your mileage no more than 10% per week to avoid overuse injuries.

That advice has been all I've needed. I did my first 5k last November and have steadily increased my mileage every week following those guidelines. I am currently on track to run a full marathon in December. Honestly, I feel that if you can run a full 5k, you can run any distance. Time and repetition are your friends in running. If your goal is to become a long distance runner, don't worry too much about speed. Just log the miles. You naturally get better just by doing it.

Don't forget to eat some chocolate:

well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/03/how-chocolate-can-help-your-workout/

(Sorry, can't post links yet, cut and paste as necessary.)

hal higdon has some great plans too!

http://www.halhigdon.com/10ktraining/10kintro.htm

I remember hitting those milestones! Once you build that base of 3...you can easily get up to 6! Once you are 6 you can work your way up to 13.1 and then a Marathon...Well if you want ;-)

hal higdon does have great plans That's where I got the 8k training from. It doesn't look like I can post the link yet...almost to 25 posts though. let me try

halhigdon.com/8k/8knov1.htm

It doesn't look like it'll work...well just got to halhigdon.com and select 8k training. I chose the novice running plan but you can choose what you feel comfortable with

letsrun has message boards that are similar to this site but encompass running and anything you could imagine, so you might be able to get some advice there too.

I am wanting to run further as well and what has gotten me to about the same place you are is to integrate a couple of minutes of walking.

Google is your friend! You can find a variety of programs.