Start RunningHowever, running can be miserable if you try to train too aggressively. Like our fitness program, running should be taken one step at a time. If you’re just starting out, try the 10-week schedule below. If it seems easy at first, don’t accelerate it…you’ll need that extra tenacity as the runs get longer in later weeks. Running is a life-altering habit. The only habits in life that stick are the ones that we’re able to sustain through gradual implementation. So if you want to start running and keep running, please start slowly. If you haven’t run in a few years, I’d suggest starting a walking program that leads into a running program. After walking around the local school track for a couple of weeks, start gradually interjecting some running portions. Below is a ten-week program that will have you ready to run a 5k (3.1 miles) in three months. It works! Don’t rush it. Take it at your own pace and be patient. And please consult your doctor before you start running or initiate any exercise program, especially if you have a special condition that may impact your health.
You should only start running after you're comfortable walking for an extended period of time (30+ minutes). Remember that the measure of success will be creating a lasting habit that you've gradually implemented. If running causes any severe aches or pains, stop. Running should be enjoyable. Overexertion can lead to injury, and defeat the purpose of your fitness program. Check out the related pages below for tips and more ideas to start running.
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