Two Essential Elements to Start Running
The first key to a beginner running program is regularity. To get healthy from running, you have to run consistently. Three times a week is good for beginners; up to five times a week is probably the max for anyone other than a professional athlete. Try to run at the same time each day. That will help to reinforce the routine.
The second key to a solid schedule is variety. There are two reasons for this. The first is to keep things from getting boring. Boring workouts = skipped workouts. (Trust me, I know from experience.) A varied workout is also a well-rounded workout. You should mix in a bit of speed work (shorter runs at a faster pace) for anything from weight loss to better athletic performance.
