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Wondering if anyone on here has some sound advice for building up my running skills. As of right now, I'm doing well to walk a couple miles. I want to become a runner, and have NO idea how to even start! Obviously common sense says just start and keep trying to lengthen the time I can run, but any other tips? Suggest shoes for FLAT feet? Any suggestions are welcomed :)
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Check with the sporting goods store on shoes with arches maybe. I just got back to running frmo a severe ankle sprain. You can start in increments, .10 of a mile start jogging and increase distance a bit at a time. You can do best to google beginner running programs. You have to also make sure you stretch good before and after so you don;t injure yourself.
04 Apr 11 by member: windrider
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PS Make sure your healthy and cleared by your doctor if you have never run before just in case.
04 Apr 11 by member: windrider
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Check out Kstubbs journal, she has how she started running and it is really helpful! Get a good pair of runners ($50 is a good starting point), and start slow the C25k program is good, and you can always modify it.
04 Apr 11 by member: pixidaisy
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Oh and for the shoes go to a running/sports store so they can make sure you have the right shoes for your feet!
04 Apr 11 by member: pixidaisy
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Ha! I totally did just write a big long journal post saying exactly what I did to get started. March 31st journal entry. If walking 2 miles is still a challenge, then make sure you're doing it consistently so that you can comfortably walk 3 miles in an hour or less. If you can't do that at least a few times a week, running is probably ambitious at this point. But not out of reach! Read my journal, happy to answer any questions if you have them. Inbox me.
04 Apr 11 by member: kstubblefield
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