| p>One of the great things about running is that you | | | | usually add another layer or two on top, along with a |
| need very little to start. Most everyone has a pair of | | | | hat and gloves. Women may want a jogging bra as |
| sneakers, and although you may not want to run a | | | | well. |
| marathon in your old pair of sneakers, starting out | | | | For a long run in the summer I'll add a hat to keep the |
| doing a ½ mile or so every few days is probably | | | | sun out of my face and suntan lotion. You can |
| fine. I'll admit to even running barefoot on the beach | | | | certainly sunburn while running. Depending on where I'm |
| sometimes, although that does put different stresses | | | | running, especially around dusk and dawn, I may spray |
| on the body so don't suddenly switch to barefoot | | | | on some bug repellant to keep the mosquitoes away. |
| running and try to go a long distance! | | | | And I'll also sometimes wear my heart rate monitor, |
| Note that you can spend hundreds of dollars on fancy | | | | although that's certainly optional. |
| running shoes and outfits, but that isn't necessary at all. | | | | Most people can start running without buying any gear, |
| You probably will want to spend fifty or so dollars on a | | | | just like I did. You probably will want to buy a decent |
| decent pair of running shoes. For clothes, you don't | | | | pair of running shoes if you stick to it, and of course |
| need anything special. I wear a pair of shorts in the | | | | you can always go wild and buy expensive shoes, |
| summer along with a tee shirt. If it's a bit chilly I'll wear a | | | | fancy outfits, and more, just like with any other sport. |
| cheap pair of Walmart shorts over them. In the winter I | | | | |