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Why am I more sore the day after a run than straight after?
That's delayed-onset muscle soreness — DOMS — and it's completely normal, especially when you're new or you've upped
Why do I get so out of breath the moment I start running?
Almost certainly because you're running too fast. It's the single most common beginner mistake, and it's not a fitness
Why do my shins hurt when I run?
Usually because you've done a bit too much, too soon — more distance, more days, or harder surfaces than your shins are ready for. The
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