Running Basics
3 Weeks to a 30 Minute Running Habit
This beginner running schedule is designed to encourage a new running habit. To get started with the training schedule, you only need to be able to run for 1 minute at a time. By the […]
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Running
Am I Still a Runner If I Run/Walk?
I recently got an email from Nicole, a beginner runner who’s been doing a run/walk training program. She writes: “Am I defeating the purpose of running by taking walk breaks? Can runners take walk breaks?” […]
Racing
6 Week 10K Beginner Training Schedule
This six-week 10K training schedule is designed for beginner runners who want to build up to running a 10K (6.2 miles). Ideally, to start this training program, you should be active a couple days a […]
Training Schedules
Half Marathon Beginner Run/Walk Training Schedule
This 12-week half marathon beginner training schedule is designed to help you run/walk to the finish line of a half marathon (13.1 miles). To start this plan (see schedule and printable version below), you should […]
Running
Tips for Your Walk Breaks When Running
Some beginner runners start out using a run/walk technique because they don’t have the endurance or fitness to run for extended periods of time. Even once they build up their mileage and fitness, runners prefer […]