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mattttb t1_itkuae3 wrote

Reply to comment by MikeTakrelyt in [OC] Visualising 12 months of running with Strava by detalbruh

The main advice I’d give is if 30 mins of running is hard, start with a 25 min walk, 5 min run (try 5 mins walking, 1 minute running - repeat) and then gradually week by week increase the running periods until you can comfortably run for 30 mins.

Depending on your circumstances it might take you a couple weeks to get there, or it might take 6 months. Most important is to keep staying active.

Little known fact, walking and running the same distance burns a similar amount of calories. If you can’t run 5km, walk 5km!

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imbisibolmaharlika t1_itl2vbg wrote

I'd also like to add that even if you think and feel that you can do it, it's better to gradually progress into running. The mind is stronger than the body but if you push your body too much, you'll get injured and have to start all over again. Patience is key.

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