Mastering running from novice to expert level requires a structured approach to training, nutrition, mental preparation, and injury prevention. Below are comprehensive guidelines laid out in a timeline format, broken down into phases. Each phase is designed to build foundational skills and progressively increase intensity and distance.
### Timeline Overview:
- **Phase 1: Novice (0-4 Months)**
- **Phase 2: Intermediate (4-9 Months)**
- **Phase