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Anonymous
>find a solid tree and spend some time hitting the tree as hard as you can. sounds like a wristbone-rattling good time. OP, running is a good start. it is VERY important not to start your training too hard and get burned out or injured in the first couple weeks. so (assuming you haven't done any running outside of PE class) start with about 20-30 minutes, three or four days a week. do more if you feel absolutely fine. otherwise just keep it steady. the generally accepted rule among runners is that you shouldn't increase your weekly mileage by more than 10% each week. if there is a running group in your area, check them out and see if you can join. it helps a lot to have a group, take it from me. not only are they supportive and stuff, but they are knowledgeable and will keep you from doing anything stupid. they will tell you this, but in case you can't find a group, ALWAYS stretch the major muscle groups in your legs before and especially after you run each day. remember, the point of stretching is NOT to increase flexibility for its own sake, but to help relax your muscles and prevent injury. the flexibility comes naturally. so don't push to the point of pain; just be sure your form is correct, and spend at LEAST 30 seconds in each pose, slowly reaching/pushing farther for the whole 30 sec.
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