Are you ready to transition from walking to running, but feel unsure how to do it without walk breaks? You’re not alone!!
It’s a common question for novice runners, and it’s important to approach the transition correctly to avoid injury and burnout. Luckily, I’ve got experience coaching thousands of runners and writing thousands of researched articles to help guide you through this process.
I still vividly remember when I made running a mile with no walk breaks my big goal. It was MOMENTOUS when it happened and created such a feeling of pride, that here I am over 20 years later still running.
We’re going to start with some of the major fundamentals you need to put in place to go from walking to running, then look at some specific steps and walk-to run programs.
If you just want a plan, jump to the end and there’s one you can download!! The goal of the plan is simply to give you the confidence to start! It’s a walk to run program designed to start from scratch with more walks than runs.
10 Tips to Transition from Walking to Running
A study conducted by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) found that transitioning from walking to running can improve cardiovascular health, increase calorie burn, and enhance overall fitness.
The study followed a group of…
