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Want to get back that flat tummy and confident feeling of fitness you had at 21?
And you’ve decided bikes cost too much and you can’t talk while swimming so running is your course of action?
It goes without saying that signing up for a 10K without any preparation is not wise and probably will doom you to go back to the couch and beer and pretzels.
Start slowly. Obviously, you will have purchased some good running shoes, shorts and shirt. Plan where you want to start your running career, be it a park, a track or residential streets. Some people prefer a park or soft track, which are easier on their knees and ankles. Yet, others fear they’ll turn their ankles and go for hard surfaces. If so, remember that asphalt is softer than concrete.
If it is your neighborhood high school track, start off by running the straight-a-ways and walking the curves for a mile. Do that a time or two and then increase the distance. Then jog the entire mile. You’ll be well on your way. Next comes two miles and three miles.
If you decide on a park, run for 30-45 seconds and then walk the same length of time, again for a mile the first time out and gradually increase the length of the total run. Then try running a minute and walking 30 seconds. Move up to two minutes of running, 30 seconds of walking and so on until you eliminate the walking altogether.
If your route takes you on residential streets, try running form one power pole to the third one and then walk the same distance. Again, follow the adding distance running and decreasing the walking rule of thumb.
Another tidbit for the beginner and the long-time runner: Find a friend to run with. It will make all the difference in the world!
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