If you’ve decided to give running a try, there are a few basic tips that can help you get started. Like with any sport or activity, practice makes perfect so if you’re a beginner don’t expect to be running marathons within your first week!

Beginners’ running equipment

If you want to get the most out of your run and avoid injury, you’ll need to have the right running gear.

The most fundamental piece of kit is running shoes. It can be tricky finding the right type for your feet and running style, but Runner’s World has a ShoeFinder application that can help.

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