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Created page with "When I started to run, I made many mistakes that which I still clearly remember. These pages should make your entry into the world of running much smoother and easier than min..."
When I started to run, I made many mistakes that which I still clearly remember. These pages should make your entry into the world of running much smoother and easier than mine was.
* [[Starting to run]] Start with a [[Walking Breaks| simple walk/run pattern]] and build on it. It's the easiest way, and it reduces the risk of injury. While it's a common concern for beginners, you don't have to worry about your [[Breathing]].
* If you get your [[Cadence]] right, then your [[Running Form]] will normally fall into place and you'll avoid problems such as [[Overstriding]]. Don't worry about your [[Breathing]]; just do what comes naturally. You shouldn't need to worry about your [[Foot Strike]] ([[Cadence]] should take care of that as well).
* Running and cycling each have their proponents, so it's worth understanding [[Is cycling or running better?| their relative merits]].
* Do you [[Calories burned running and walking| burn more calories when running or walking?]]
* What does science say about [[Running and long term health]]?
* Even for beginners, I believe it's [[The importance of a training log| important to maintain a training log]] and social web sites such as [[Dailymile]] can provide support and [[Motivation]].
* While a [[Best Running Watch| good running watch can help]], you probably want to consider starting off with by [[Running With A Smartphone| using your smartphone to record your runs]].
* You can run in in most weather conditions. [[Running in the Rain]] can often be fun, and it's fairly easy to adapt to [[Running in the Cold]] (at least down to freezing point). [[Running in the Heat]] is a little harder, and you'll need to slow down.
* [[Running Safety| Running is generally pretty safe if you take some basic precautions]].
* For most of us, winter involves not only cold, but [[Running in the Dark]], and a [[Best Running Lights| good light for running can be useful]].
* If you prefer [[Running Trails| running on trails]] then here are [[10 Trail Essentials| 10 things you'll need for trail running]].
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* [[Starting to run]] Start with a [[Walking Breaks| simple walk/run pattern]] and build on it. It's the easiest way, and it reduces the risk of injury. While it's a common concern for beginners, you don't have to worry about your [[Breathing]].
* If you get your [[Cadence]] right, then your [[Running Form]] will normally fall into place and you'll avoid problems such as [[Overstriding]]. Don't worry about your [[Breathing]]; just do what comes naturally. You shouldn't need to worry about your [[Foot Strike]] ([[Cadence]] should take care of that as well).
* Running and cycling each have their proponents, so it's worth understanding [[Is cycling or running better?| their relative merits]].
* Do you [[Calories burned running and walking| burn more calories when running or walking?]]
* What does science say about [[Running and long term health]]?
* Even for beginners, I believe it's [[The importance of a training log| important to maintain a training log]] and social web sites such as [[Dailymile]] can provide support and [[Motivation]].
* While a [[Best Running Watch| good running watch can help]], you probably want to consider starting off with by [[Running With A Smartphone| using your smartphone to record your runs]].
* You can run in in most weather conditions. [[Running in the Rain]] can often be fun, and it's fairly easy to adapt to [[Running in the Cold]] (at least down to freezing point). [[Running in the Heat]] is a little harder, and you'll need to slow down.
* [[Running Safety| Running is generally pretty safe if you take some basic precautions]].
* For most of us, winter involves not only cold, but [[Running in the Dark]], and a [[Best Running Lights| good light for running can be useful]].
* If you prefer [[Running Trails| running on trails]] then here are [[10 Trail Essentials| 10 things you'll need for trail running]].
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