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Why New Runners Fail

26 Ultimate Tips You Should Know Before You Start Running
By: Scott O. Morton
Narrated by: David Leland Horton
Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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I don't want you to quit running! I don't want you to get injured! These 26 tips will save you time and help you avoid injury along your running career. As a beginner runner, I gathered these tips during my first marathon training. This book is concise and drills down into what to do and what not to do including actionable steps for each tip. Tips in this book include:

  • Dealing with motivation
  • How often to run
  • Listening to your body
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