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5 Simple Steps to Becoming A Runner

May 25, 2016 By Philip Leave a Comment

5 Simple Steps to Becoming A Runner

If you’ve been thinking about taking up running as a way to stay fit, Global Running Day is a great day to start!  But then what?  Runner’s World has some great guidelines to follow for beginners.

  1. Get a good pair of running shoes – look for a local running store that can get you fitted with the right pair of shoes.  It’s worth the investment.
  2. Pick the day and time you’re going to run – and commit to it!  I found that blocking off that time in my calendar each week made sure nothing else interferes with my time to run.
  3. Pick a place to run – I personally enjoy going to the local park a lot better than being stuck on a treadmill.
  4. Pick a plan – There are a lot of walk/run plans out there to follow.  Here’s the one I used to train for my first 5k.
  5. Set a Goal – I always recommend picking a local 5k that is at least 8 weeks away and signing up for it.  By signing up, you’re committing to a date and able to work toward a time bound goal.

Follow these steps and you’ll be an expert runner in no time!

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