As a long-distance runner and marathoner with over 20 years of experience, I hear this all the time from beginners who assume running is a gift — you either have it or you don't.

This beginner running plan progresses from 30 minutes of walking to 30 minutes of running using 12 stages of run/walk sequences. Yes, you can do it in 12 weeks, but you can also take as long as ...

Pick a plan and stick it on the fridge door. Find a race that's close to the end date of your plan, sign up for it. Cross off each day on the plan as you go along so you can see your progress.

So, "start running" is on your list of New Year's resolutions for 2020. As a runner and fitness trainer, I want to give you a big congrats: Running is hard, and starting to run is scary. But if ...

For someone who is new to running and trying to lose weight, here's a sample training plan that Dunn recommends. You should take a rest day in between each workout.

Laura Fountain from Lazy Girl Running explains that training for a 10K may not be for everyone; your ability to run that far is going to depend on your fitness levels. “If you’ve done Couch to ...

I would encourage you to choose a training plan that calls for 3 or 4 days a week of running. That’s still plenty of running while still allowing time for recovery and cross-training.

Building a running plan for beginners Wondering how to start running for beginners? The key is patience. Most coaches recommend new runners start with a walk/run program to gradually build ...