Are you one of those people who is constantly saying they want to start running but doing nothing about it? Sorry for calling you out, but it might be comforting to learn that you’re not the only one feeling this way. Running can seem scary and intimidating at first and it all starts with your very first run. But how long should it be?
If you’ve never gone running before, there are a lot of things you might find confusing, from picking the right pair of shoes to mastering your breathing technique. Another thing that’s probably leaving you puzzled is the length and timing of your run.
Running for 15 minutes, or about 1 to 3 miles, may not seem like too much, but it’s quite enough for your first run. Every beginner should take baby steps toward reaching their goals and the goal of your first run isn’t to prepare for a marathon, but to simply see how your body responds to running.
Once your very first run is behind you, everything will seem much easier. In the beginning, you should stick to a slow pace, make a stop when you feel tired, and don’t give up. As you go along, add five to 10 to your runs and slowly increase your mileage, and your runs will reach a pretty impressive number in no time.
