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If you’ve never tried to run before,       RUN?
   you may have been put off by the
 uncertainty of getting started. Many                                                        Here’s whaT
 would-be runners face questions                                                               you need
 about how to begin, what they need                                                            to know.
 in the way of shoes and equipment,
 how to prevent sore muscles and even                                                              By Shannon Sigafoos
 where to run.

     Luckily, we’ve got advice from
 area experts, covering everything
 that you need — and what you
 don’t — to get up and get running
 successfully. So whether it’s your goal
 to fit some additional exercise into
 your day, or to train for and eventually
 run a race, read on for tips and tricks
 that all apply to you, the new runner.
 Welcome to the sport!

 Getting fit
 for sneakers is a must

     Sneakers are the main piece of
 equipment for runners. The problem
 many new runners face, however, is
 not taking the time to get properly fit
 when they decide to buy a running
 shoe. At Aardvark Sports Shop in
 Bethlehem, footwear is categorized
 according to biomechanic needs and
 foot shape and structure. There is
 also a standardized fitting process
 that the staff is trained in.

    “We do two measurements. We
 measure people while they’re seated,
 so it gives us a baseline for what
 their foot looks like not stressed.
 Then we compare that against

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