Though I’d consider the start of my running career middle school cross-country, I was never taught pacing. Instead, I remember just going out for quick efforts with no regard to pace and trying to ...

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Sample Workout: 40-minute run/walk, alternating between a comfortable jogging pace for 3 minutes and a walking pace for 2 minutes. Recommended Experience: None! This plan will get you running strong ...