How to Graduate from Walking to Running

Are you bored with walking? Do you feel that you are ready to add a bit more intense exercise? Try slowly adding some running to your workout. For example, walk 4 or 5 minutes, and then run for 1 minute. Repeat the pattern several times. Once you feel more comfortable, try to increase from 1 minute of running to 2 minutes, and then from 2 to 3, and so on. This is generally a safe way for many people to increase
their activity level. One you have build up to say, two miles keep that distance for up to two weeks before add more than a half mile at a time. You want a good base at the longer distances like three miles and more. But, when you first start, you'll be amazed how fast you'll move up your work outs.