-walk for best progress More Follow a smart schedule MoreStay motivated: set a target More Avoid injury: warm up, cool down, stretch MoreOr see the Runner’s World BIG Beginners' Index for more articles.

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on them. Avoid them as much as possible.Beware the one-track mind Tracks are definitely easier on your legs than pavements, but they’re tougher on your psyche. Many beginner runners go to a track for their initial runs and, not surprisingly, find

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