Beginner's Guide to Running Your First 2 Miles ~ Magna Wellness

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Beginner's Guide to Running Your First 2 Miles

Jan 13, 2014

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Week 1

Day	Activity
Monday	Run and Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10x
Tuesday	Walk Walk easy 30 min.
Wednesday	Run and Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10x
Thursday	Walk Walk easy 30 min.
Friday	Run and Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10x
Saturday	Run and Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10x
Sunday	Rest

Week 2

Day	Activity
Monday	Run and Walk Run 1 min Walk 2 min Repeat 10x
Tuesday	Walk Walk easy 30 min
Wednesday	Run and Walk Run 3 min Walk 1 min Repeat 7x Run 2 min
Thursday	Walk Walk easy 30 min
Friday	Run and Walk Run 4 min Walk 1 min Repeat 6x
Saturday	Run and Walk Run 4 min Walk 1 min Repeat 6x
Sunday	Rest

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