Question

Quentin has made a goal to be able to someday run 10 miles straight without stopping to walk. What is the BEST advice for Quentin to follow to make this goal a reality?
(1 point)
Responses

He should push himself to his maximum speed on the first day.
He should push himself to his maximum speed on the first day.

He should start slowly and build mileage gradually.
He should start slowly and build mileage gradually.

He should run every day without taking time off to rest.
He should run every day without taking time off to rest.

He should lose weight before starting a running program.

Answer 1

He should start slowly and build mileage gradually.

Reason: Gradual progression (e.g., increasing weekly mileage by ~10%) allows your body to adapt, reduces injury risk, and builds endurance safely.