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Personal Narrative: My First Experience With Running

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The first experience I had with running was in High School when I joined the Cross Country team. Being part of the High School cross country team I was able to learn the proper way to run. During this time I learned the proper techniques to running. If my roommate started running to improve there cardiorespiratory fitness I would give them some advice that my cross country coach gave me. The first advice I would give them is before they start running they should stretch. If they stretch before they go for a run they will allow their body to warm up. By stretching your legs and arms before running they will less likely tear or break a bone. When I was on the cross country team I found it very beneficial to stretch before a race or practice.
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