If I hit a single and run past first base am I out in a baseball game?

If I hit a single and run past first base am I out in a baseball game?

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If you hit a single and you run past first base, you're only out if you start to make an attempt as if you're running towards second base. If you don't get back to first base in time and they tag you, you're technically out. If you run past first base and just continue along the foul line without any attempt as if you're going to second base, then you're totally safe.