Tips for runners that are starting to run again

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1. Here's a site that might help.

http://www.runningforbeginners.com/



To keep yourself motivated you can also do a search for inspirational running quotes. My favorite is, "No matter how slow you run, you are still lapping the person who is laying on the couch."

Now, go out and measure a distance of 3.1 miles (5K). Use your car if you have to to get a somewhat accurate measurement. Practice (train) 6 days a week (you need a rest day) until you can do the whole thing without stopping.

Don't worry about how fast you can run. Speed will come with time and it will take a while to build up speed and endurance.

Set small, different goals every day. If you can run a mile non stop then do that on the first day, but walk the remaining 2.1 miles. On the second day run that same mile and maybe to the next tree or house you see. On the third day run to that tree or house and then on to the next tree or house, etc. Always finish out your 3.1 miles even if you have to stop and walk several times. You'll be running 5K's before you know it.

You can do it! Let me know how it goes because I LOVE hearing about running success stories.