Right beans we finish after

When I was starting, I just run.

After a while I bought a sport Watch and tried to keep myself in HR zone 2 and 3.

Then I implemented breathing technique 2-3. What it means is to inhale on 2 steps and exhale on 3 or other way around if it fires you better.

When you really start to get into it, you should learn proper foot placement.

About gear, I NEVER cheap out on shoes. I now buy sport clothes but you can wear whatever.