How far to run at the beginning?

Question

I would like to start running because someone told me that I can minimize my belly by running.

I am not very trained so I am asking how far I should start running in the beginning.

Thanks for response.

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-04-13 12:46:49Z

I usually advise people to start by aiming for time, not distance.

Shoot for 30 minutes, every other day. Run as much as you can, walk the rest, and try to run again.
Don't push it too hard in the beginning: you'll likely be very sore which can make you miss workouts. You're filling up a bathtub one spoonful at a time, you can't rush the process.
After a few weeks if you think you can run two days in a row, give it a shot.
Once you can comfortably run for 20-30 minutes without stopping, you should evaluate what your running goals are and possibly pursue a more structured program.

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