The run-walk method is often considered a training plan for beginners. But runners of all levels can benefit. By Danielle Friedman During a recent half-marathon, I was taking a walk break when a man ...

This has probably happened to you: You’re on a run when suddenly that nagging quad ache or knee pain flares up. You may ask yourself, “Should I stop running or should I push through?” Instead of this ...

Run for one minute. Walk for three minutes. Repeat this five times or about 20 minutes, two to three days a week. After three to four weeks, or once you feel ready, cut your three-minute walk down to ...

A certified U.S. running coach explains how a short, smartly structured workout can help beginners feel capable, consistent, ...

The run/walk method is more than just an entry-level strategy for new runners—it’s a proven approach for improving endurance, reducing fatigue, and avoiding injuries. Alternating between running and ...

The week of workouts below is for SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program, our brand-new, beginner-friendly plan that will get you running 30 minutes nonstop! Here’s what you need to know to get started.

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Perhaps you're deep in the midst of marathon training, or you're a beginner who wants to get better at running but are overwhelmed by anything longer than a 5k. Either way, it's time to give Jeffing, ...

This year, I ran my first half marathon just one day after running a 10K. Similarly, in 2024, I ran a 5K, 10K, and 10-miler three days in a row. I didn’t get injured during my training and I wasn’t ...