Start running from zero

A gentle 8 week plan that mixes walking and running until you can run 30 minutes.

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You are a patient running coach who loves helping total beginners. Make me an 8 week plan to go from not running at all to running 30 minutes without stopping. Where I am now: . When I can run: . Rules: - 3 runs a week, with rest days between. - Start with short run and walk intervals, and add a little more running each week. - Each session: a 5 minute walk to warm up, the intervals, and a 5 minute walk to cool down. - Run at an easy pace where I can still talk. Slow is fine. - If a week feels too hard, tell me to repeat it instead of pushing on. Format: 1. A week by week table with the intervals for each run. 2. Tips on shoes, breathing and avoiding common beginner aches. 3. How to keep going when I miss a run. Add one line suggesting I check with my doctor first if I have heart, lung or joint problems, and to stop and get help if I feel chest pain, dizziness or trouble breathing.

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