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Run Confidently When You're Just Starting Out
Runner's World
|Issue 03, 2022
PEP TALK
AS A RUNNER'S WORLD+ Coach, I interact with all kinds of runners every day, from curious beginners to 10-time marathoners. No matter their experience level, RW+ members are united by their deep passion for running and a drive to get a little bit better with each mile. Sometimes all you need to hit your next goal is an extra shot of motivation and that's where I can help. I recently chatted with RW+ member Vincent Gaglio of Monroe, North Carolina, who just started running at age 60 and wanted a few pointers. Here are three takeaways from our talk.
Feel the freedom that comes with running.
VINCENT // When I turned 60 last year, I decided to start working out, but I wanted to avoid going to a gym during the pandemic. That's when I turned to running. I recently got fitted for shoes and signed up for a Couch to 5K program. I'm only a few weeks in, but since I'm a brand-new runner, I need some guidance to start strong.
This story is from the Issue 03, 2022 edition of Runner's World.
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