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The pain is real

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Don't ignore pain, listen to it. If it hurt that's because you need to fix something. So think of what you have done that cause it. Did you change your habit? Why on this side and not the other? Did something different happened, not necessary in sport, but in your life?

Then try to change and see if you fixed the problem.

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Any tips for beginners?

If you just begin, learn good form. Small barefoot run can guide you easily. A good video on form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSIDRHUWlVo Also consider minimalist shoes.

After a c25k, you can just increase your mileage slowly. You can go above the 10% rule if you feel well, don't increase if you feel tired or sore.

Try different things: tracks, street, forest, country side, stairs... Diversity avoid to be bored, and you can discover what you prefer.

Listen to your body instead of following some strict plan. If you feel a bit tired, prefer a slow run to some intervals. If you feel soreness, slow down. If you feel great, go a bit faster.

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What are things you wish you knew when you started running?

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Anyone can run barefoot (except maybe if you are diabetic, as you has less feeling on the feet in this case). But be very careful, train your form, and don't do TMTS, that's like being a beginner again.

Good quality asphalt or concrete are perfect surface. I'm personally fond of the very smooth asphalt of the sidewalk in my neighborhood.

A pair of handmade huaraches or cheap minimalist shoes can be a good complement.

Doing a C25K, and seeing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSIDRHUWlVo every month is a good plan. You can cross train (like bike) while transitioning. It will take 3 to 12 months to be back to your actual level.