Running Tips: Advice for beginner runners

Being a beginner runner can be daunting but taking that first brave step outside the front door doesn’t have to be quite so tough. With a few simple running tips and tricks, the journey from couch to 5km and beyond will feel more molehill than mountain.

1. Count your miles down

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    2. Run with your face  

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3. Get in a quickie

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    4. Embrace the sweat  

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5. Be inspired not intimidated

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    6. Form first, then fast  

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7. Keep your head

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    8. Bad runs don’t mean you’re a bad runner  

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9. Start smart, go longer

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