We will be adding tips, articles and insights from local trainers from time to time to help you get on the road to fitness.  

• In the immortal words of Walt Stack famed senior-citizen distance runner
  "Start slow... and taper."
• At first keep your runs short and slow to avoid injury and soreness so you do not quit.
• If you are breathing too hard slow down or walk a bit until you feel comfortable again.
• Pick your route close to home (out your front door)-the more convenient it is the better chance you will have sticking with it.
• Find a beginner training plan for your first race.
• Set realistic short term and long term goals.
• Keep a training diary.
• Soreness one to two days after a run is normal (delayed onset muscle soreness)
• No amount of money spent on gadget training programs or funny food can substitute for minutes, hours, days and weeks on the road.
• There's no shame in walking.