This question repeats for both beginners and seasoned runners. While there are plenty of ways to approach this, I have captured some of my perspectives in this article.
Remember, running should always be customized to your individual needs. What works for one does not work for others. It is because, there are many parameters playing out such as your age, daily work schedule, spouse, children, adaptation and nutrition. I have captured on most of it in the article.
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