It'd be good for a doctor to have empathy so that he doesn't perform unethical surgeries or procedures but it'd be bad for a doctor to have too much empathy so he couldn't perform his duties without denying surgery because of the person's past or feel too squeamish when operating.
Every two weeks increase your distance by 2 miles. Focus on strength training 3 times a week and increase intensity at each work-out until you are at a plateau. Continue there building endurance. Keep a record of your heart rate so you don't overdo it.