Nilkanth Doke 1. Accept the challenge “Everyone is an athlete. But some of us are training, and some of us are not.” 2. Shoot for this (at least) “Running 8 to 15 miles per week significantly increases your aerobic capacity, and positively effects many of the coronary risk factors.” 3. Be a minuteman “The biggest mistake that new runners make is that they tend to think in mile increments—1 mile, 2 miles, 3 miles. Beginning runners need to think in minutes, not miles.” 4. Wear good running shoes “Spend at least $60. A good pair of running shoes should last you 400 to 500 miles and is one of the most critical purchases you will make.” —John Hanc, author of The Essential Runner 5. Think big (and wide) “Buy all shoes, both street and running, slightly longer and wider than your bigger foot. Also, avoid pointed shoes. You’ll save yourself needless foot pain.”

Dec 17, 2016