{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition","slug":"optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","podcast_index_feed_id":323906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD4549284412","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179f5c46-1733-11ec-86d8-6fde4865f964/image/OLD-Cover-Health-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3478,"summary":"Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health. Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life. This podcast is designed for those passio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:20.383708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906"},"episode":{"title":"3377: [Part 2] How to Go From Sedentary to Running in Five Steps by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Building a Running Habit","slug":"3377-part-2-how-to-go-from-sedentary-to-running-in-five-steps-by-leo-babauta-of-zen-habits-on-building-a-running-habit","published_at":"2026-04-28T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3377-part-2-how-to-go-from-sedentary-to-running-in-five-steps-by-leo-babauta-of-zen-habits-on-building-a-running-habit","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3670897241.mp3?updated=1776448574","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3670897241.mp3?updated=1776448574","summary":"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","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":669,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3377-part-2-how-to-go-from-sedentary-to-running-in-five-steps-by-leo-babauta-of-zen-habits-on-building-a-running-habit/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3377-part-2-how-to-go-from-sedentary-to-running-in-five-steps-by-leo-babauta-of-zen-habits-on-building-a-running-habit.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}