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Learn to Run Program: Phase 1

Weeks 1-2

After the warm-up, alternate running one minute with three minutes of power-walking. Repeat the 1/3min intervals for a total of 20 minutes (five times). Repeat this workout three times per week for three weeks before moving to the next phase.

Weeks 3-4

After the warm-up, alternate running two minutes with three minutes of power-walking. Repeat the 2/3min intervals for a total of 20 minutes (four times). Repeat this workout three times per week for three weeks before moving to the next phase.

Weeks 5-6
After the warm-up, alternate running two minutes with two minutes of power-walking. Repeat the 2/2min intervals for a total of 20 minutes (five times). Repeat this workout three times per week for three weeks before moving to the next phase.

Weeks 7-8
After the warm-up, alternate running three minutes with two minutes of power-walking. Repeat the 3/2min intervals for a total of 25 minutes (five times). Repeat this workout three times per week for three weeks before moving to the next phase.

Weeks 9-10
After the warm-up, alternate running three minutes with two minutes of power-walking. Repeat the 3/2min intervals for a total of 30 minutes (six times). Repeat this workout three times per week for three weeks before moving to the next phase.