Why Run?
• •10 Good Reasons to Start Running
Runners over 50 grow older with much less pain than non-runners
How to get started in running
Get off the couch! ...the Couch-to-5K Plan
You only need 5 weeks of training to run your first 5K race (3.1 miles)
With 8 weeks of training you can run a 10K race (6.2 miles)
You can get ready for a half marathon or full marathon by running just 3 days a week
If you don’t run because “it hurts”...
Follow these tips for getting started right
Find the right shoes — bad shoes, poor technique & overtraining are the main cause of injuries
Lose weight as you start your new life a runner
Find a doctor who can help you
