Which Three Days Should I Run?  I have not been running (or exercising) for three months, but am eager to start again. I was up to 2 miles off and on run/walk, more running than walking....

Running for Weight Loss - Injured...  I started a run-walk program 3 weeks ago to help me lose 80 lbs. I was up to running 3 min / walk 3 min 3 days a week on my treadmill.

Last week after ...

Running for Recruitment  I am running for an army recruitment which consists of a 5km run in 24 minutes. It will be about 1.5 months from now.
What should I do to achieve my goal?...

Cross-Training with Beginners Running Program  I have just started the Beginners Running Program 3.
I'm taking an exercise class at my local college in addition to the running program.
The days between ...

Week 2 Day 1 - Can't make it to 2-minute run  Hi,

I am now at the 2nd week of the 20 min beginner running program of yours. On day 1, I am supposed to do 7 minute of brisk walking combined with ...

Beginner Running Program Question  What exactly do you mean in your running plan for beginners by, say, 2 x 5 minute walk, 2 min run?

I am a beginning runner and was looking at your running ...

Running in the Hills  I am a beginner runner, I have been trying to run in my neighborhood. There are quite a few steep hills, actually there are more hills then flat areas ...

Running Too Slowly  Hello, a few months ago I started the Couch to 5K program. I'm getting very discouraged because I run so slowly -- it takes me about 14 minutes to run ...

Which Running Program to Do After One Year Absence from Running - But Still Fit?  Hi Love your site!
I broke my toe 1 year ago. It was a bone defect and very slow to heal, so I've not run more than sporadically over this past year....

Preparing for a 5k  Hello I'm a 21 female is about 30lbs overweight. I use to do sports in high school but haven't really ran in a long time. I want to do a 5k on June 4th....

Starting to Run after Ten Years  First off, I would like to thank anyone who gets back to me. I am giving up smoking Monday. I used to run for fun in my late thirties and early forties....

What Do I Do after Completing Beginners Running Program 3?  Hi, I have just started (a week ago) doing your #3 beginners running program and I really like it.

My question is: once I can run 30 minutes straight ...

Beginners Running Program 2 Question  I am 46. Male. 5 ft 10 inches 83 kgs weight. I would like to follow your schedule Beginners Running Program 2 . Now just last week I had started walk/...

Beginner Running Schedule  Hey what exactly I am suppose to do for the 3x and 4x in the beginner running schedules? For the 3x do I walk 3x and run 1? Please clarify, thank you!...

10k Running Program in 4 Days per Week  I want to run 4 days a week every other day, can you recommend a 10K running program with this schedule?

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Difficulties with Timing Intervals  As a beginner, how do I time the walk/run minutes? I have tried setting my ipod to 2 or 3 minute tracks but it is not that successful.

I am interested ...

Finding it Hard to Stay in Heart Rate Monitor Training zones  I have been following your 10k training program for 8 weeks. Up until week 8, I had not been using a heart rate monitor, however now that I am, I have ...

Beginner Running Program for More than Three Days per Week  What if I want to run 7 days/week. Should I follow the same instruction of the specific week I'm in?

Or is there another plan?


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Best Time of Day for Running  I was wondering which time of day was good to run for more weight loss. Like sweating a lot during a hot time of day?

Does it matter if it's hot or ...

How can I Prepare Myself for a Police Fitness Test?  Hi, I have just applied for the police and am waiting on the date I have to do a fitness test. This test consists of running a mile and a half in 12 minutes....

Reading The Beginners Running Schedule  The first week on the beginning program show in week one that you work out day 1, 2 and 3.

Do you only work out three days per week or do you repeat ...

Building a Base  If i can do the walking easily, and feel I may be able to, for example, skip to week 6 of the beginner program 30 minutes in 3 months, would that be ok?...

Staying in Heart Rate Monitor Training Zones  I have trouble staying in Zone 1 when running outside. I feel like I am running as slowly as I possibly can and my heart rate is in Zone 2.

It's easier ...

Running and Weight Training  I need to lose 70 lbs, and I have started to run. What weight training exercises should I include in my beginners running program so that it doesn't tax ...

Starting Running  I have just taken up running with a partner, and while she seems to have a pace, I can't get into a rhythm, and find I'm out of breath quicker than ...

Choosing a Beginners Running Program  I have been running / walking for a bit over a month. I currently go around a mile or a little over, running 1 minute and then walking 1 minute. I do ...

Top of Foot Pain  I run/walk about 2-3x's weekly, and presently have pain near my ankle but on the top front of my feet. It's not very painful. But sometimes when I run,...

Is Weight a Factor When Beginning to Run?  I am over 200 pounds and wondering if I can safely participate in one of the beginning running programs on your site. Or should I wait until I drop a significant ...

Walking on Off Days  Can I walk for 20 or 30 minutes on off days between workouts on the beginner running program 3?


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Hi there,
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In a week ... is there a sequence recommended in the workouts?  Hi Dominique,
I will start following your Half Marathon Running Program :D
Since it is 4 workouts per week, I understand that it will be advisable to ...

In a week ... is there a sequence recommended in the workouts?  Hi Dominique,
I will start following your Half Marathon Running Program :D
Since it is 4 workouts per week, I understand that it will be advisable to ...

What's after Beginner Running Program 1?  Hi! I'm currently working on your beginner program 1, and I'd like to work my way up to 30 minutes. After I complete program 1, do I move on to week ...

Beginners Running Program Completed. What Next?  Dear Dominique,
I have used your beginners programme 3 and am now running safely for 30 mins solid. I am covering 3 to 3.5 miles in that 30 minutes, but ...

Rest days between runs on Beginner Running Program  The beginner running programs you outline take up 3 days per week. That means you can have a 2 day rest period between runnings days somewhere in the ...

Cardiovascular Improvement  Is there a research-any article that I can read-that shows what is best for the heart - jogging for more time or running faster for less time???
Thx,...

Breathing While Running  Is breathing via the mouth dangerous? And by not breathing via my nose, will I risk not getting any stamina?


Answer by Dominique:


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Trouble Getting Past 3 Min Run  After about 3 decades of not running I am back. But at 57 and overweight I really have a lot of trouble getting past the 3 minute run.
I am now about ...

Continue my Beginners Running Program or...?  I have been following your Beginners Running Programme 1 (15 minutes in 8 weeks). I am now on week three, day one.

At the gym today I did not manage ...

Beginner Running Programs :: Three Consecutive Days or...?  In the beginners running programs, do the three days per week need to be consecutive, or random?
Thanks!

Liz


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Beginners Program with Heart Rate Monitor  How can I adapt your Beginners Program 3 (30 minutes in 12 weeks) to my heart rate monitor? I've been trying to complete your program using my heart rate ...