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Walked ran and jogged 3, 4, and 5 miles an hour for 63 minutes heart rate now 121 and blood pressure 106 / 63 is this good for not being an active runner?

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Yes, this is quite good for not being a regular runner. It shows you have a good baseline of health. If you want to become a runner, start slowly and work up your distance over time. "weekend warrior" type of exercise bursts for one who is not fit is not always wise or safe.

Answered 4/6/2013

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