The first port of call for all runners is to choose a suitable pair of trainers. To more experienced athletes, these usually serve as footwear to use during warm-ups and slower training sessions, but to beginners these are recommended to be worn during all exercise, as their cushioning helps to prevent injury and allows for the athlete to build up sufficient foot strength to be able to use more demanding footwear such as racing flats.

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