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Love to camp. Some of my favorite places to camp are Nickerson State Park on Cape Cod (MA) and Arcadia National Park in Maine. Both places offer great opportunities to go hiking, biking, kayaking, etc. Exploring the tidal pools in Maine or walking out a 1/2 mile on the tidal flats of Cape Cod Bay and never having the water…
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A good pair of running shoes is a great investment if you are training for a 5k. Running shoes come in a wide variety depending on a number of factors. You should go to a store that specialized in selling running shoes. They will do a gait analysis and help you find just the right shoe you. Having the right shoe makes a…
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When I first started running I would be exhausted after about a minute but I kept at it and over time built up my endurance. Programs like couch to 5K are a great way to get started as they help you to build up your endurance over time. It also help if you have a goal. Maybe you want to be able to run for 30 minutes or do…
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If you are just starting out you need to build up to running. Using a program like couch to 5k is a great way to get started as it starts you out slowly and lets you build up your endurance. You'll start out mixing walking with short jogs and then longer jogs as you build up your stamina. Before you know it you'll be doing…
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The two most common causes of shin splints are wearing the wrong sneakers and over training. Try getting fitted at a store that specializes in selling running sneakers. They will do a gait analysis (it should be free) and recommend the right shoes for you. When I first started running I was wearing the wrong sneakers and…
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Go to a store that specializes in selling running shoes, not one of those big box stores. Having the right running shoes makes a huge difference. When I first started running I had the wrong shoe and got shin splints. Since getting fitted with the correct shoes I have not had any problems with shin splints. While your…
