Get advice on running technique, as everyone's recommended, from a trainer or someone who knows. But above all else, get shoes (or a combination of shoes and pads) which offer great support. Or you will suffer, no matter how good your form. _Never_ cheap out on shoes, ever. Bad shoes can lead to shin splints, back problems, general wear and tear on your joints and skeletal system, and more. Great shoes will help keep you injury-free, so you can continue to run and exercise into your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.
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