At the gym the other day, someone asked me: “Got any advice for a fat guy who wants to start running… asking for a friend?” 😄 That sparked a convo about something I always teach runners—whether you’re training for your first 5K or your first 100-miler: 👉 Start with walking. 👉 Build from there. 👉 Use the Walk/Run Gradient. In this episode, I’m breaking down my favorite strategy for building endurance without wrecking your body in the process. We’re talking about: Why walking workouts absolutely count What people get wrong about “time on feet” How to use the walk/run gradient to level up safely Why this applies to every distance, from 5K to 200M This is the foundation I use with clients inside my She Runs Ultras coaching membership—and honestly? It works at every level. 👀 Visual learner? Check out the gradient graphic on Instagram or Facebook [@sherunsultras] 📬 And make sure you’re on my email list for a new membership option launching soon! It’s coaching support without the 1:1 price tag—and it’s coming at the end of the month! ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT 🛍️ SHOP THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS STORE ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
