Looking to get into jogging but can’t make it off the couch? This is the perfect program for you!
By starting slow and gradually increasing the distance (just like Starting Strength or Strong Lifts does for lifting weights), Couch to 5K is a terrific novice program for aspiring runners.
Source: Paul Joslin
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