How to Start Running

Sources Medically Reviewed on 03/06/2021 Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on March 06, 2021
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SOURCES:
Charlesduhigg.com: “The Power of Habit,” “How Habits Work.”
Harvard Business Review: “Regular Exercise Is Part of Your Job.”
Jeff Galloway Training: “Run Walk Run.”
LiveScience: “How to Start an Exercise Routine and Stick to It,” “30 Minutes of Exercise May Be As Good As 1 Hour.”
Mayo Clinic: “Stretching and flexibility,” “Aerobic exercise: How to warm up and cool down,” “5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners,” “Fitness program: 5 steps to get started.”
Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on March 06, 2021
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