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Old 08-05-03, 04:47 PM
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outashape
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How do I start running?

One foot and then another. I have a treadmill and last year tried to jog for 1-2 miles every so often. How do I start? Should I start with 1/2 mile and then fast walk? Do I just jump in and start with a base of 1 mile? Should I walk or jog everyday? How about running? Should I sprint 2 or 3 tenths each jog? When my legs hurt, do you just keep going? I know with cycling, (about 4-6000 miles a year) the first hills each year are difficult, and the first 5 miles in the winter are hard. Do I jog first, or start with running?

Next set of questions? Should I take swim lessons to learn the right technique. I have a membership at Bally's. I've tried to take lessons at the "Y" a couple of years ago. It was just basic swimming. Are there classes like at community colleges or do you need private lessons?

Should I concentrate on either running or swimming and when I get some sort of base, then add the other discipline?

I should probably get a book huh?
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