Get Started on the Right Foot

Running is one of the fastest growing amateur sports among men and women of all ages. Read how to get started on your own quest to becoming a runner.

It doesn’t surprise me that more people are running for cardio exercise these days. According to a recent survey by Running USA, 49.4%, or more than 4.3 million of all finishers in 2007 road races held across the country were women. This represents a 25% increase from just 20 years ago and an almost 4% increase from just 6 years ago.

Compared with other forms of cardiovascular exercise, running is by far one of the best at burning calories. What's more, besides a good pair of running shoes, it doesn’t cost a lot of money to get started—just a little determination.
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