You should be able to carry on a conversation while running and your breathing shouldn't be heavy.

Use your breathing as a guide during your running segments.

It's smart to get running shoes even when you are doing the walk/run method or just walking. Running shoes and walking shoes are built (slightly) differently.

Stay properly equipped with running shoes.

Meanwhile, the run/walk half-marathon training schedule and the run/walk marathon training schedule take a little longer, with a maximum commitment of 20 weeks. For instance, a run/walk 5K training schedule takes as little as eight weeks of preparation and the run/walk 10K training schedule requires a 10-week commitment.

Select a training schedule if your goal is to eventually run a race.

Invest in a watch to time your workouts and provide other information such as pace and distance.

If it's hot and humid, you should also drink some water (about 4-6 ounces) halfway through your workout.

Drink water at the end of your workouts to rehydrate.

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