(The Huffington Post) – I’ve never been one of those people. You know the kind, the ones who wake up in the morning or lace up in the evening and “go for a run.”
I’ve always been envious of my roommates, who can sneak in a jog with ease and carry on with their day, as if they had done something casually simple like taking the trash out. So, I made a vow to give running another chance. After all, the exercise has been shown to make you happier, reduce your risk for disease and even increase longevity.
While group classes and long walks will probably always be more my speed, I did find that I was enjoying running more than I ever did in the past. However, that doesn’t come without a few hiccups. Below are a handful of struggles all new runners can probably relate to.