About Today: 10 Reasons to Take up Running

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Every so often, I like to try a new type of exercise, in order to stave off boredom. Also, to try to make myself forget that I hate exercising. Honestly, if I were a naturally fit-looking person, I would never bother to become an actual fit person. My latest exercise of choice is running. 10 Reasons to Start Running Reason no. 1: You are being chased. I'm kidding! (But seriously, that would be a good reason.) Learn to Run in 30 Days When Does Running Get Easier See More About:  benefits of running  get started with running  running for beginners Get in Shape With Running I started running just a few weeks ago. It's too early to see major health benefits yet, but I have developed a limp, which makes me feel impressive and athletic. And, OK, maybe I feel a little better. Tips for Running on the Beach How to Buy the Right Running Shoes See More About:  how to run  beginner runners  learn to run Can Running Help Me Lose Weight? Of course, my major inspiration for taking up running was to lose weight. A lot of people start out the same way. The trick, of course, is not to eat everything in sight, just because we're exercising more. 7 Secrets of Skinny Runners Best Foods for Runners See More About:  weight loss  control cravings  metabolism The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Running This piece was hugely helpful to me before I got started. It covers everything from training schedules, to stretching, to knowing when it's OK to run through pain. How Do I Get Rid of Side Stitches Why Do I Feel Out of Breath When Running? See More About:  getting started with running  running for beginners  running faqs Today Ads Running Exercise Tips 5KM Running Program Mizuno Running Shoes Running a Marathon Featured Articles What the Future Holds for Brad Marchand How to Have a Garage Sale Summer Intern Survival Guide Mexican Recipes for Any Occasion Father's Day Gifts for Bicyclists Follow Us on Facebook   More from About.com Best Places to Live in America One of the nicest aspects of living in the U.S. is the ability to choose from a huge variety of climates and lifestyles. More> Birth Control Myths & Facts How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths and pregnancy? Can you identify the myths verses the facts? More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement