3376: [Part 1] How to Go From Sedentary to Running in Five Steps by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Building a Running Habit

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🗓️ 27 April 2026

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3376: Leo Babauta explores how running can transform both body and mind, offering a powerful path to better health, clearer thinking, and lasting inner peace. He breaks down the mindset and foundational rules needed to make running sustainable and enjoyable, setting the stage for a realistic transition from inactivity to consistency. This introduction builds motivation while preparing you to succeed without burnout or injury. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/how-to-go-from-sedentary-to-running-in-five-steps Quotes to ponder: "Running transforms me." "Running will become your oasis of peace, a time you look forward to each day." "If you can beat that little negative voice inside you that wants to stop, you will learn that you can beat anything." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:28.6	It's show time.
0:30.7	This is Optimal Health Daily.
0:32.9	How to go from sedentary to running in five steps.
0:36.7	Part 1 by Leo Babouda of Zenhabits.net. And I'm Dr. Neal,
0:41.4	your very own personal narrator. Welcome back to another edition of Optimal Health Daily, or welcome
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0:55.1	health and fitness blogs online, and always with a little bit of my commentary at the end.
1:00.6	Now today's post is a bit on the longer side, so as usual, I'll read the first half today
1:05.7	and then finish it up for you tomorrow. So with that, let's get to part one of today's post
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