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Old 04-19-2007, 01:32 AM   #28
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Typically someone that is starting out with running or has taken a long time off should go by the 10% rule. The mile and a half that Sizzle recommends is a good distance to start. After that, your longest run shouldn't exceed the previous weeks long run by 10%. As well, the total weekly distance shouldn't exceed the previous weeks distance by 10%.

It takes quite awhile to build up miles this way, but it will minimize your risk of overuse injuries.

sound advice! thank you...
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