186: How to Start Running From Zero (Beginner Runner's Plan) | Jeff Cunningham

<p>In this episode, I sit down with my running coach and host of the Consistently Good Podcast, Jeff Cunningham, to simplify running for beginners. We break down how to build an aerobic base, run easy without obsessing over Zone 2, introduce fartlek and speed workouts, warm up properly, combine running with strength training, and fuel for performance. </p><p><br></p><p>The goal is simple: stop overcomplicating the process, start where you are, and build through consistency.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:23 This is not for the top 1%</p><p>04:59 &quot;I know I&#39;m not fast enough to be coached&quot;</p><p>06:03 Identity and habits for new runners</p><p>08:20 Why Jeff starts every new runner with fartleks instead of track work</p><p>09:28 Speed play explained simply for beginners</p><p>15:43 Sprint/die vs. speed up/slow down</p><p>20:07 Zone 2 running</p><p>25:29 The gray zone that kills your running progress</p><p>28:44 RED-S explained</p><p>34:00 How speed work makes you faster</p><p>44:39 Why static stretching before a run is a mistake</p><p>57:04 Running to lose weight</p><p>01:10:33 How to avoid injury as a new runner</p><p>01:17:36 The patience principle</p><p><br></p><p>ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210</a></p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW:</p><p><br></p><p>The Consistently Good Podcast:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvAh1V7frci0Rfv0dfm9-g" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvAh1V7frci0Rfv0dfm9-g</a></p><p><br></p><p>Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠</p><p><a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition</a></p><p><br></p><p>Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon.</p><p><a href="https://www.batcitytc.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.batcitytc.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW:</p><p>IG: <a href="instagram.com/nickbarefitness/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/nickbarefitness/</a></p><p>YT: <a href="youtube.com/@nickbarefitness" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener no