Hey Reader,

I hope you're all having a great summer (if in the northern hemisphere)! My wife and I just got back from 10 days of hiking in the beautiful Dolomites of northern Italy. Spectacular scenery!

🥾 Walking Your Way to Better Health

Running isn’t always the right starting point—and that’s totally okay.

Whether you're coming back from an injury, just getting moving again, or looking for a gentler way to build fitness, walking can be incredibly powerful.

In our latest blog post, we break down why intentional walking isn’t “less than”—it’s one of the most effective, underrated ways to boost your health, improve your mood, and build momentum.

And if you want a plan to follow, we’ve got something special for you...

🚶‍♀️Introducing the Stroll & Stride Plan

This 8-week walking program is designed to help you build a fitness habit with purpose, using research-backed interval walking sessions. It's low-impact, easy to follow, and perfect if you're just getting started or need a reset.

Download the free PDF of the plan here:

🏃‍♂️ Help Us Make Running History (Plus Get Free Gear!)

We're partnering with Edge Hill University on groundbreaking research to study the effectiveness of None to Run for beginner runners – and we need your help!

If you're starting Week 1 of the None to Run plan, you can join this important study that could help thousands of future runners succeed.

The time commitment is minimal (less than 2 hours total over 6+ months), but you'll get a free None to Run T-shirt just for participating and a chance to win running shoes if you complete it. 🌟

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That's it for now. If you have a friend who is thinking about starting their running journey, please forward them this email :)

Cheers,

Mark

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​NONE TO RUN​
Mark Kennedy, Founder of None to Run
​mark@nonetorun.com​

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