New book on running

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This is my current excitement in life. After a helish weekend dealing with my uncle and his illness, I took some time on Friday to check out the local Goodwill and do some shopping. Unfortunately you still cannot try things on. But whatever. I found a couple of books, including this one pictured. I recently started trying to run here and there and made it to my maximum of 9 minutes straight. Hah, I know I have a long way to go. But it is a start - especially as I was a pack a day smoker for ~15 years but quit as of 7 months ago. My lungs have some work to do. I have already learned a lot from the book! For one, did you know it is suggested to breathe out of your mouth - as this will provide the most oxygen to you.. I did NOT know this until reading this. I also am now reading a chapter about the picking the right running shoes for your gait/what type of runner you are and what your needs are. It also depends on if you are flat-footed or have a high arch. I haven’t quite figured out what shoes are best for my running goals and my feet. I am excited to read about other things for newbie runners that may help me. Any advice you have for a beginning runner?