As novice runners hit the open road, experts say take it slow

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As novice runners hit the open road, experts say take it slow

<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/novice-runners-hit-open-road-experts-slow-101627251--spt.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/vlxUS2hiHmDCE.wzMShIUg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9NzU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2014-04-14T101627Z_1_CBREA3D0SJL00_RTROPTP_2_CHERRY-BLOSSOMS.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Jogger Runs past Washington Monument and cherry blossoms during an early morning run in Washington." align="left" title="Jogger Runs past Washington Monument and cherry blossoms during an early morning run in Washington." border="0" /></a>By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) - As the days lengthen and the weather warms and novice runners cast an eye outdoors, fitness experts suggest they take a slow start to find their outdoor rhythm and pace to avoid injuries. Jen Van Allen, a certified running coach and co-author of &quot;The Runner's World Big Book of Running for Beginners&quot; said the first time outdoors everyone else seems like a real runner. &quot;Certainly when someone pushes body and mind farther there is going to be some discomfort,&quot; said Van Allen, who has completed 48 marathons. &quot;If you're just starting out, focus on rhythm, on finding the most convenient times and the safest routes, and deciding if you'd rather work out alone or with others,&quot; Van Allen said.</p><br clear="all"/>

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