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3377: [Part 2] How to Go From Sedentary to Running in Five Steps by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Building a Running Habit

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Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
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Apr 28, 2026
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3377: Leo Babauta lays out a simple, progressive path from walking to consistent running, emphasizing patience and listening to your body at every stage. By gradually building endurance, adding variety like hills and speed work, and even working toward races, the process becomes both achievable and enjoyable. Stick with the progression, and you’ll not only become a runner, you’ll learn to love the journey. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/how-to-go-from-sedentary-to-running-in-five-steps Quotes to ponder: "Don’t rush it." "The first 9 running workouts can be difficult, but after that, it almost always gets better and more enjoyable." "Most of all, enjoy your runs!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices