“For the novice runner, I'd say to give yourself at least 2 months of consistently running several times a week at a conversational pace before deciding whether you want to stick with it. Consistency is the most important aspect of training at this point.”
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Frank Shorter
Frank Shorter, born on October 31, 1947, is an accomplished American long-distance runner. He gained international fame by winning the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Munich Olympics, becoming the first American to win an Olympic gold in the event. more
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