I run at least three times a week.
COR-ro: double 'r' with a slight trill. 'Settimana' = set-ti-MA-na.
Use this to describe running as a regular fitness hobby. The frequency detail ('tre volte a settimana') makes it sound like a serious commitment. Italians who run will immediately want to know your distances, favourite routes, and race goals.
'Almeno' (at least) is a very useful adverb that sets a minimum. 'Volte' means 'times' and is always used for repetition: una volta (once), due volte (twice), tre volte (three times).
Partecipo a gare di corsa locali.
I take part in local races.
Competitive dimension
Ho completato la mia prima maratona l'anno scorso.
I completed my first marathon last year.
Achievement that invites respect
La corsa è la mia terapia.
Running is my therapy.
Emotional expression — very common among runners
Running is enormously popular in Italian cities. The Rome Marathon, Milan Marathon, and Venice Marathon are among Europe's most scenic races. Many Italian cities have dedicated running clubs ('gruppi di corsa') that meet at dawn or dusk in parks and along rivers.