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FROM COUCH TO THE FINISH LINE

The practical guide to start running from scratch, complete your first 5K and 10K, prepare for your first race, and make running part of your life.

A clear, progressive, and realistic method to take the first step and keep moving forward.

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FROM COUCH TO THE FINISH LINE

START WITHOUT FEELING LOST

Would you like to start running, but do not know how to begin the right way?

It is normal to feel lost between conflicting advice, demanding plans, and questions that stop you before you start.

  • Not knowing where to start
  • Giving up after a few weeks
  • Worrying about injuries
  • Questions about shoes and gear
  • Confusion about nutrition
  • Not knowing how to progress from walking to running

You do not need to run faster.
You need a clear method to start and keep moving forward.

A PROGRESSION THAT MAKES SENSE

From your first steps to your first finish line

Follow a roadmap created for beginners and built around small, sustainable improvements.

  1. 01Start from zero
  2. 02Build a lasting habit
  3. 03Complete your first 5K
  4. 04Progress toward 10K
  5. 05Prepare for your first race
  6. 06Improve nutrition and hydration
  7. 07Understand pace
  8. 08Run with more confidence

THE COMPLETE METHOD

Everything you need to build your journey as a runner

Ten visual, progressive chapters that guide you from your first decision to making running part of who you are.

CHAPTER 1: The First Step
CHAPTER 1

The First Step

Why running can change your life.

CHAPTER 2: Get Ready to Run
CHAPTER 2

Get Ready to Run

Gear, habits, and a safe foundation.

CHAPTER 3: Your First Training Plan
CHAPTER 3

Your First Training Plan

From walk-run sessions to your first routine.

CHAPTER 4: Nutrition for Running
CHAPTER 4

Nutrition for Running

Fuel your body before and after training.

CHAPTER 5: Injury Prevention
CHAPTER 5

Injury Prevention

Recover better and learn to listen to your body.

CHAPTER 6: Your First 5K
CHAPTER 6

Your First 5K

An achievable goal built on steady progress.

CHAPTER 7: From 5K to 10K
CHAPTER 7

From 5K to 10K

Increase your distance without losing control.

CHAPTER 8: Your First Race
CHAPTER 8

Your First Race

Prepare to enjoy every part of race day.

CHAPTER 9: The Journey Continues
CHAPTER 9

The Journey Continues

New goals, community, and motivation.

CHAPTER 10: You Are a Runner Now
CHAPTER 10

You Are a Runner Now

Make running a lasting part of your life.

REAL PAGES · EDITORIAL DESIGN

Look inside before you begin

A visual edition designed to make learning clear, enjoyable, and easy to apply.

INCLUDED
You will also receive the Practical Runner's Manual

YOUR RUNNING TOOLKIT

You will also receive the Practical Runner's Manual

A quick-reference toolkit with plans, tables, checklists, and printable worksheets for before, during, and after your runs.

  • 5K training plan
  • 10K training plan
  • Pace table
  • Training zones
  • Nutrition
  • Hydration
  • Race-day checklist
  • Training log
  • Race log
  • Annual planner

BUILT TO GUIDE YOU

Not just information. A complete running experience.

Practical content, a clear progression, and visual resources brought together in one easy-to-follow system.

A GENERIC GUIDE
  • Scattered advice
  • Technical language
  • Written for experienced runners
  • Little practical direction
FROM COUCH TO THE FINISH LINE
  • Clear language
  • Premium design
  • Beginner-focused approach
  • Step-by-step progression
  • Practical content
  • Visual resources
  • Printable worksheets
  • A complete experience
Jean Ricardo

FROM BEGINNER RUNNER TO MARATHON FINISHER

A guide created from real experience

Jean Ricardo started running from zero in 2024, with the same doubts and insecurities most beginners experience. Step by step, running became part of his life, and in April 2026 he completed his first marathon in Paris.

He created From Couch to the Finish Line to share what he learned from a relatable perspective: not as a professional athlete, but as someone who discovered how far consistency can take you.

Jean Ricardo

BEFORE YOU TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Frequently asked questions

Is this eBook suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. It is designed for people who want to start from zero with a clear, practical, and realistic progression.

Do I need to be able to run before I start?

No. The guide begins with your very first step and explains how to combine walking and running while building fitness and confidence.

What format will I receive?

You will receive two digital PDF files. No physical product will be shipped.

Can I read it on my phone or tablet?

Yes. You can open the PDFs on a phone, tablet, or computer using any compatible PDF reader.

Does it include training plans?

Yes. The Practical Runner's Manual includes progressive 5K and 10K plans, pace tables, and quick-reference resources.

Is the Practical Runner's Manual included?

Yes. It is included as a companion resource with the main eBook.

Will I get immediate access?

Yes. After payment is confirmed, the download links are delivered digitally through Shopify.

Can I print the worksheets?

Yes. The logs, checklists, and planning pages are designed to be printed and completed by hand.

Does this replace a coach or healthcare professional?

No. The material is educational and does not replace advice, diagnosis, or treatment from qualified professionals.

FROM COUCH TO THE FINISH LINE You will also receive the Practical Runner's Manual

START WITH A CLEAR GUIDE

From Couch to the Finish Line — Digital edition

Get the complete eBook and the Practical Runner's Manual to start with clarity and progress at your own pace.

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  • 5K and 10K training plans
  • Pace tables, checklists, and printable worksheets
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Everything begins with a first step.

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