I never thought I'd be a runner, until I decided to do the mailbox running. Run from 1 mailbox to the next and walk the next 3 or 4 boxes. When you become comfortable add another mailbox and lessen a walk mailbox. Before you know it you will be running a 5K!!!
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That is a pretty good idea. I like it I think I will try it.
Thanks
APROUDWANNABE5/28/2012 6:20:00 PM
This is such an awesome idea! I'm going to try this my next walk!
IXCHEL235/5/2012 11:01:00 PM
idea, I tried this with a friend when she was starting to run, it helped her!!
VLARSON95/5/2012 5:56:00 AM
Running always made my side hurt. But, this seems like a good idea. Gonna try it! Thanks!
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idea, I tried this with a friend when she was starting to run, it helped her!!
