🏃 Couch to 5K: The Honest Beginner Plan
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Week 1-2: alternate 1 min run / 2 min walk × 8.
Week 3-4: 2 min run / 2 min walk × 7.
Week 5-6: 4 min run / 1 min walk × 5.
Week 7-8: run 20-30 min straight at a comfortable pace.
Run 3 times a week, rest days in between. Slow is fine — form first.
How to use this guide: start gently, listen to your body, and stop any exercise that causes pain. Progress gradually — consistency beats intensity.
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