Starting from the bottom (*hip hop*)

If you are starting from the couch,
Begin by alternating walking and running, jogging for a few minutes and walking, then repeat.

At first start with one mile and don't increase mileage too quickly.

If you are not a beginner....
chances are you can start with 2 or 3 miles and build up each week.

***However, be mindful that you should not increase mileage by more than 10% per week to prevent injury.

 You can also measure runs not by distance, but by time. A 15 minute run to start is good, eventually aiming to run 45 minutes. Either way, getting out there for a 15 minute run is better than nothing!