or Oh wow, I could never do that, good for you.
Seriously, anyone can run a half-marathon if they want to and dedicate the time to training.
I know I sound annoyingly optimistic, but I cant help it.
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When people say this, I want to shake them and say: No!
Thats not true, I swear!
In which case, “I’m not built for running” may indeed be true.
Some people also just hate running, and that’s fine.
There are plenty of other ways to be active and healthy besides running.
I identify as a runner because I do it and I enjoy it (most of the time).
If you do races, you’re a runner.
Basically, if you run, you’re a runner.
The two arent mutually exclusive.
Specifically, these tend to be the bodies of long-distance runners.
This seems to make their stride more efficient, he says.
From there, it’s possible for you to slowly work up to jogging and running.
This is the same advice he has for the serious couch potato who doesnt work out at all.
Barone notes you also will need to start small and build up your endurance as you get started.
you’re gonna wanna ease yourself into activity.
I think the reason a lot of people write off running is because it kind of sucks at first.
For most of us, it simply doesn’t feel comfortable or sustainable in the beginning.
But the thing is, running requiresaerobic endurance.
And that takes time to build.
It makes you human.
When I first started running it was certainly not all rainbows and butterflies andrunner’s highs.
It still isn’t.
Sometimes I’m not feeling it, so I stop and go do something else.
It’s important to remember that there’s nothing wrong or different about you if you feel the same.
For me, running has become my favorite way to relieve stress.
That may mean consulting a trainer first or simply walking and then working your way up to running.
Do whatever works for you, and then stick with it.
I promise you’ll find that your body’s more than up to the challenge.
You just have to give it a chance.
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