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If you haven't made it to your local gym, and you're still longing for a way to get out of the house and work up a sweat, it might be time to take up one of the oldest and simplest human exercises: running.
As you begin your training, you might not be happy with your starting pace. "I think we get ready in our heads about it and that's part of why we won't slow down to try to run further," says Amanda Brooks, a running coach. "We don't want to tell people we're running because we think we're not fast enough."
Chances are you're not going to be breaking any world records on your beginning runs. Instead, focus on putting in the effort to reach your running goals on a gradual basis.
New runners might start by running two or three days a week and using off days to stretch and strength-train to prevent injuries. Even a combination of walking, jogging and running for 20 or 30 minutes can help build up endurance (忍耐力) as time passes.
So stick to your schedule in all cases. While you may be running more often, that doesn't mean each run needs to be faster than the last. "We just have the tendency to go out and we think running should be a certain speed. So we go really hard, only to find we can just make it a couple of miles," Brooks says. Using a combination of speeds to increase your distance can help break down mental barriers.
A. But everyone has to start somewhere.
B. Keep in mind that there is actually no overnight success.
C. So don't compare yourself to long-time runners.
D. Keep running and you will see the great improvement.
E. That can make you feel more confident when dealing with longer runs.
F. Over time, your body will become more able to handle larger amounts of runs.
G. And your body will respond better and improve more quickly if you change the speed.
答案:【1】A【2】C【3】F【4】D【5】E