Tag: Run
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Preventing Injuries
I am not a doctor and as such, I can only describe what has worked for me personally. Everybody and every situation is different. While I have been fortunate enough to avoid injuries, I am not naive enough to think there hasn’t been a lot of luck involved either. Learning about running, or any activity,…
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Where the Rubber Meets the Road (Footwear for Running)
Don’t stress out about footwear early on, a good pair of tennis shoes should be enough to get you going. As you grow into the sport and have longer runs, you may determine it’s worth investing in more comfort. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying…
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Gear for Running (Besides Footwear)
One of the things I like most about running is the lack of equipment requirements. You will be pressured to buy a lot of things, some that are valuable, some that are gimmicks, but to get started you really just need the basics. If you have tennis shoes that fit well and an outfit that…
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Clydesdale and Athena Running
Clydesdale and Athena are the more acceptable terms many events use to describe heavier male and female athletes respectively. With running, there is a lot of impact with every step, this is amplified with any additional weight you’re carrying. This makes it all the more important that you take it slow to start. The human…
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Know Before You Go
While going out and running in some ways is as simple as it sounds, there are a lot of other factors to be aware of that will help you have a better time. ExpectationsMore than likely, you will be slow, even compared to some of the things you see online about slow runners. My fastest…