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As a result of your comment, I went looking into advice for beginning runners. This led me to understand heart rate zones and other related concepts.

I've now dialed my efforts way back, since apparently I was pushing way too hard and didn't even realize it. Thank you!



(I did read your other comment.)

Continue doing the walk / jog that you found "surprisingly enjoyable".

Continue doing jog instead of walk when that feels OK to you, and walk or stop whenever you feel like it.

Continue for a month.

Long enough to learn what your body feels like with that regular exercise. Learn to distinguish routine tiredness from something doesn't feel right. Let how your body feels be your guide.

Also, progress will be smoother if you also try to level-up with exercises designed to prepare for running.

The best approach I've come across is "Running Rewired" by Jay Dicharry. I was lucky enough to stumble across it in the local library.

https://www.google.com/books/edition/Running_Rewired/epZUDwA...


Thanks for the tips, and yeah, I'll check out that book!




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