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Zephyr11
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Before giving up on running, go to a running store (running specific...not a sports chain store) and have them analyze your stride. They'll probably put you on a treadmill and videotape you. A lot of the time, injuries like the ones you mentioned are due to improperly fitting shoes (too much or too little stability and/or cushioning for your natural pronation).

If all else fails, do body weight resistance training, look for stairs or do stadiums, and bring a jump rope. Used properly, jump ropes are not for little girls on the playground. It's harder than it looks.
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