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Discover Ludwig"took up running" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it to describe someone who has recently begun running as a regular activity or hobby. Example: In an effort to get healthier, Jane took up running last year and has enjoyed the extra energy it gives her.
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I just took up running.
He took up running.
And after we moved back to Italy, I took up running.
Another of this year's participants, Elizabeth Lawoyin, 21, took up running as a New Year's resolution.
After retiring from competitive golf in 1964, Stranahan took up running.
Not living close to a public pool, Liana took up running in her late twenties.
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Recently, Mr. Wills has taken up running.
I have also taken up running.
As a result, many beginners will surely take up running.
But six employees ran the ING New York City Marathon in November, and several others have also taken up running.
Last January I decided that I was going to take up running.
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