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  • Make sure you do some leg strengthening most running injuries are down to weakness in the legs. Try standing on one leg and see how long you last. If you can't last 30s without a lot of wobbling you need to take care. Squats, one leg squats (learn against a fit ball against a wall), lunges, stepping up and down onto a…
    in I want to start running, but... Comment by TallishTom March 2013
  • Incorporate them now but slow down on them at first (even go to power walking). Very different muscle loads are in play so pushing too hard can set you right back.
    in Working up to 5K; incorporate hills during or after? Comment by TallishTom January 2013
  • If you are in a gym and you don't like weights have a look for "Absolutely Abs", "CX Workout" or even pilates. If you want athletic abs rather than a "six pack" you don't really need weights. But you have to get the fat off to see them.
    in toning abs Comment by TallishTom January 2013
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