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Beginner Running Tips:
How to Get Started... and Achieve Your Goals Faster

Long-Distance Running for Beginner Runners

If you are new to running, the first thing you want to get is a good pair of running shoes.

Good running shoes are important - running puts a lot of stress on your body, and the right running shoes can prevent added stress on your feet, hips and even your lower back. Since running doesn't require your to buy lots of expensive equipment or pay every time you access a running trail, it's wise to invest the money saved into a good pair of shoes that will help you avoid injury while making running more enjoyable.

Here are some tips on finding the right running shoe for you:

Your foot type & how to choose running shoes:

Flat Foot/Pronated: If your foot strikes on the outside of the heel and rolls inward excessively, you are an overpronator. (Many types of overuse injuries are associated with this foot type.)
Your Shoe Type: Look for a shoe that has a straight or semi-curved shape, which will provide you with stability and maximum inner foot support. A medial post (a stiff material on the inner side of the shoe) will help reduce overpronation or rolling in. A dense, durable polyurethane midsole will provide moderate cushioning and more stability.
Shoes for stability: Men's Stability | Women's Stability
High-Arched Foot/Supinated: If your foot is rigid, doesn't pronate (roll inward) enough and is not an effective shock absorber, then you are an underpronator.
Your Shoe Type: Look for a semi-curved or curved shoe shape. You are not likely to need any additional medial support. You'll want extra cushioning and a lighter weight shoe and a softer, lighter outsole for more flexibility.
Shoes with extra cushioning: Men's Cushioning | Women's Cushioning
Neutral: If you land on the outside of your heel, then roll inward slightly to absorb shock, then you have a neutral foot type. (If you are of normal weight, you are considered the most biomechanically sound type of runner.)
Your Shoe Type: Look for a straight or semi-curved shoe. Although not necessary, you may want to consider a shoe with a medial post (a stiff material on the inner side of the shoe) for motion control. You'll want moderate cushioning.
All running shoes: Men's Running Shoes | Women's Running Shoes

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What to do Before Running

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Running Gear - What Should You Get?

Men's Running Shoes| Women's Running Shoes

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Basic Jogging Safety Tips
How to Increase Your Speed, Strength and Agility
Strength training can do more for your stride than you may think. And you don't even have to have access to weights to do effective strength training for running. Follow the easy tips on this website. Great visual demonstrations.
Upcoming Races
Find races nationwide, just enter the city and state or zip code of where you want to run a race, and this easy search tool will pull up upcoming races several months out. Includes awesome course descriptions of race (so you know exactly what you're getting yourself into), directions, starting time, event cost and more.

Who to Run With:

Best Running Groups
If you don't want to run by yourself, or you enjoy the social atmosphere of a running group or find that running with others motivates you to run faster or more often, you'll like this website. You can find local running groups in your area and learn more about them before you join, such as what type of running they do, how far they run and how often they meet.
If you want professional instruction, look for a group that offers an organized training program. I joined a weekly running class where I could practice drills and technique - but the main benefit was to have a professional evaluate my running technique and give me advice on what I need to improve. This made the class well worth the money I spent, since I can use the tips that I learned whenever I run - and I definitely have a lot I can improve upon.
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