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When I first decided to start running for cardiovascular health, I found a book at the used bookstore called The Complete Book of Running. It was an out of date book that gave me a little information about how not to hurt myself. The first mistake they made was they showed a runner on the cover without socks. If I had followed along, I would have ended up with blisters on my feet that would have put me out of commission for a week. Fortunately, I already knew that I needed socks.
Today, people are more likely to type “running” into Google than hit a used bookstore. If they found this Wikipedia entry, they would be better informed than I was when I first started.
If you have been thinking about trying running for weight loss or as a sport, peruse this Wikipedia entry and follow its links until you feel like you know a little more. There’s plenty of information there to help you make your decision. The real deciding factor is how you feel when you try running. Put on a good pair of running shoes and hit the roads. It’s the best way to know whether you’ll like the sport and you’ll find that there is no substitution for just doing it.
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August 23rd, 2006 at 9:10 am
I highly recommend “The Beginning Runner’s Handbook: The Proven 13-Week Walk-Run Program” for anyone who’s just starting out and maybe thinks they’re too out of shape or overweight to be able to be a runner.
Every time I’m ready to start an exercise program (again), this is the book I use to get back into running. I’ve done it both with treadmills and on the road. I have to admit there is something absolutely zenful about running once you make it a part of your life.
August 23rd, 2006 at 3:30 pm
I love Fixx’s book (and supposedly those were HIS legs…nice!!), Marathoning for Mortals is another good one w/ good parts on how to interpret various pains (by duration, when it occurs etc) and how to avoid injuries. An insprirational book is Ultramarathon Man by Dan Karnazes.
August 23rd, 2006 at 8:03 pm
That tiny mention about putting on RUNNING SHOES is so important. I’d been running in cross-trainers (very old ones at that) until 2 weeks ago. I finally made the effort and financial outlay to get proper running shoes. Cool Running has some great articles on shes here and here and the Brooks website has a good guide to which of their shoes are the best for you. My shoes may be way too bright and spaceship looking but it’s like driving a Ferrari.