How to Start Running (Even if You Hate it)

If you clicked this post, I’m assuming you’re not a fan of running, but you know all about its many benefits, so you’re still interested in becoming a runner. Maybe you’ve tried running, and after a while said, “Nope.” But then, you see a runner pass by, and you secretly wish you could run like them. I hear you. I used to HATE running. I thought I was physically incapable of running for an extended period of time. I didn’t enjoy it, it was just painful and hard. It wasn’t until I moved to Austin in 2000, at the age of thirty, when I became inspired to run. I’ve been running consistently now for fifteen years. So, how did I go from being someone who used to hate running to someone who now loves it? I could tell you if you want to start running you need to make sure to buy the right shoes and sign up for a fun run to keep you motivated. And while all those things are useful, none of it matters if you don’t …

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