As a child I have practiced several sports like archery or hockey, but then I had to give up for lack of time. So a few weeks ago I decided: "Enough! Now I'll run!"

Running after a long time of inactivity is not easy but I found, on an Italian personal trainer's website, a program that really helped me:

Week 1 (3days)
1 min of jog + 2 min of walk (x9)

Week 2 (3days)
2 min of jog + 3 min of walk (x6)


Week 3 (3days)
4 min of jog + 3 min of walk (x5)

Week 4 (3days)
6 min of jog + 3 min of walk (x5)


Week 5 (3days)
10 min of jog + 3 min of walk (x4)


Week 6 (3days)
15 min of jog + 3 min of walk (x3)


Week 7 (3days)
25 min of jog + 3 min of walk (x2)


Week 8
40 min of jog (Exit 1)
40 min of jog (Exit 2)
45 min of jog (Exit 3)


Week 9
45 min of jog (Exit 1)
50 min of jog (Exit 2)
50 min of jog (Exit 3)


Week 10
1 h of jog or 10 km


The key words are: calm and patience.
Our body needs time to get used so it is absolutely necessary to not overdo it and wait patiently for the results.


Only a few weeks ago I came home looking raving mad with Darth Vader's wheezy breath, while today I can run for almost half an hour without feeling tired.

My next goal is The Color Run!