Beginner Running Tips to Help You Kick Off a Consistent Schedule
Coaches, pro runners, and shoe specialists offer their best advice to make the most of your miles.
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If you’re convinced of all the benefits you’ll gain from running, but aren’t sure how to get started or even what you need to know before you head out the door, we got you. We chatted with coaches, pro runners, and shoe specialists for their best beginner running tips. Before you sign up for a 5K or even buy a new pair of running shoes, follow this advice for starting out on the right foot—and make running a lifelong habit.
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Chris Hatler is a writer and editor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but before joining Runner’s World and Bicycling, he was a pro runner for Diadora, qualifying for multiple U.S. Championships in the 1500 meters. At his alma mater the University of Pennsylvania, Chris was a multiple-time Ivy League conference champion and sub-4 minute miler.
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