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How To Get Started Running

November 8, 2012 By Joel Runyon 5 Comments

So you want to start running, huh? Well, that's a terrible idea that you're probably going to get addicted to and love to regret in the future. But, if you're up for it, here we go. Now, realize that it's going to take some time to start running. You probably won't decide to strip down to your boxers and run 30 miles after a few too many shots of tequila (unless you're Dean Karnazes that is - seriously, that's how he got started in running). But, ...

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