Welcome to Week 1 (8-Week Run Challenge)


Hi Reader,

And Weโ€™re Off!! ๐Ÿš€

Welcome to Week 1 of the 8 Week Run Challenge.

What you can expect:

The first few weeks are all about walking with the addition of slow runs. Remember, at this point, you canโ€™t go slow enough. Relax and try smiling a few times as you go!

This challenge is all about consistency. Showing up. And being kind to yourself.

Don't forget to join our free community to connect with other runners like you.

โ€‹Join hereโ€‹

There will be more information on our prize giveaways soon :)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Here are the links to the running plans:

โ€‹Run Readyโ€‹

โ€‹None to Run Beginner Plan (If you are starting this plan and want to join our research study, please let me know. I'll send you some more info.)

โ€‹Run to Race (5K)โ€‹

โ€‹Run to Race (10K)โ€‹

โ€‹Half Marathonโ€‹


๐Ÿ“– This Week's Recommended Reading:

โ€‹5 MENTAL STRATEGIES TO MAKE RUNNING FEEL EASIERโ€‹


๐Ÿ“ข Ask Coach Mark a Question

Whatโ€™s one question youโ€™d love to ask Coach Mark?

Heโ€™ll be answering a few in next weekโ€™s email!

You can type your question, or record an audio or video โ€” whateverโ€™s easiest for you!


๐Ÿ‘ Tip from Coach Mark:

Schedule your runs in your calendar and consider sharing with a buddy to help with accountability.

Enjoy Week 1!

Coach Mark
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โ€‹โ€œOne run can change your day, many runs can change your life.โ€ โ€” Unknown

โ€‹NONE TO RUNโ€‹
Mark Kennedy,
Founder of None to Run
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mark@nonetorun.comโ€‹

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