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Practical guides for beginners — from your first jog to your first marathon. Written by runners who remember what day one felt like.

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Health8 min

Running With Health Conditions: What to Know Before You Start

Pregnancy, age 55+, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, heart issues, and osteoporosis — general guidance and when to get medical clearance first.

Running can support health at many ages and with many conditions — but the wrong approach can do harm. Understanding your limits before you start protects you long-term.

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Health6 min

How to Avoid the Injuries That Sideline Beginners

Most running injuries are preventable. The habits that keep you on your feet — and when to back off before it's too late.

Up to half of beginners get hurt in their first year, usually from doing too much too soon. A few prevention habits now keep you on the road for years.

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