5 things beginner runners need to get started

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city runningI’m not a very athletic person, but I made a decision at the beginning of the year that I’d like to get in better shape. 

Rather than joining a gym, investing in a lot of expensive equipment, or buying exercise videos, I’ve decided to take up running. 

There’s a huge marketplace for runners looking to shave a couple extra seconds off their best time, but I’ve tried to get away with the basics. 

If you’ve been considering using the longer days to improve your health, you might find what you need to get started here.

Running shoes

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Sneakers can get incredibly expensive, but a quick search revealed that this pair by Asics is a good choice for beginners. 

I’ve worn them briefly and they’re very comfortable without being bulky. As the name suggests, these shoes have gel as part of their cushioning, which should save my feet from aching after running a couple of miles.

Asics Men’s Gel Venture 5 Running Shoe, from $ 40.20, available at Amazon

Mesh shorts

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Since the weather is going to be nice soon, I invested in the least expensive loose-fitting shorts I could find. Their only standout feature is having pockets, which I probably won’t use often, but they’re nice to have. 

Champion Men’s Long Mesh Short With Pockets, from $ 12.91, available at Amazon

Bluetooth earbuds

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This isn’t the first time I’ve tried getting into running, and I know from my last attempt that I need music. 

iFrogz Impulse Wireless headphones aren’t the greatest-sounding Bluetooth earbuds I’ve tried, but they’re made with athletes in mind. They have a good fit, solid sound, and their Bluetooth receiver is attached to a magnetic clip, which can be attached to your clothing.

I don’t want to spend time worrying about my headphones falling off of my shirt and wearing these makes that fear a non-issue.

iFrogz Audio Impulse Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, $ 39.99, available at Amazon


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