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I want to become a fast runner and build a fit muscly athletic body! where do i start?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

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Fitness: Strength, aerobic capacity and flexibility, make sure you have components of each in your fitness program. Try interval training to increase your speed.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I want to become a fast runner and build a fit muscly athletic body! where do i start?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Dr Raff agreed

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