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Kind, practical guides to walking and running: from your first five-minute walk to your first 5 km and beyond. Every health fact is sourced.

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How to start running when you're out of shape

Can't run for a minute without gasping? Start with walks, add tiny jogs with walks between, and go slow enough to talk. A gentle first plan.

· 6 min read