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Tips for starting running:
1. Increase your stamina by starting with other cardio exercise, such as a spin bike or elliptical machine
2. Go for walks, at least 20 minutes, swing your arms and walk at a brisk pace so you get your heart rate up. This will start to increase your stamina. Go for longer if possible, maybe throw in some hills.
3. Once you feel determined enough, start going for runs. I like outside the best, and not in the gym. Start SLOW! If you need to, stop running for a minute and speed walk to catch your breath. The important thing to remember is within the first 5-10 minutes, you will feel like stopping, you must push yourself past that!!! That is what is known as the wall, which depending on the length of your run you will encounter a few times. Run past that, and keep going PUSH PUSH PUSH!
4. Try to start at 15 minute slow runs, then start to increase length and eventually speed. Shoot for 30 minutes eventually, which is a great running length.
5. For those trying to lose fat, always remember that intervals are key. Run for 5 minutes, walk for 2 to slow down your heart rate, than run again to increase your heart rate. This is not a good way to increase endurance though!
6. I was told this by my gym teacher, and never really did it until I graduated. Keep your legs up when bringing them back. I used to kind of drag my feet and be really sloppy since I wasnt determined. But keep a spring in your step, and bring your legs back.
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