I hear from many beginner runners. These are some of the most common struggles that often hold many newbie runners back.
Do any of them resonate with you?
1. DEMANDS ON YOUR TIME
Resource to help: The Web’s Simplest Learn to Run Training Plan
2. TOO SELF CONSCIOUS AND LACK OF CONFIDENCE
Resources to help: 9 Tips to Help Beginner Runners Overcome Common Mental Blocks (And Run Longer and Faster) and How to Improve Your Running Form
3. DIFFICULTY BREATHING
Resource to help: How to Breathe While Running: A Lesson From My Three-Year-Old Son
3. LAZINESS AND LACK OF MOTIVATION
Resource to help: 9 Tips to Help Beginner Runners Overcome Common Mental Blocks (And Run Longer and Faster)
4. YOU’RE OVERWEIGHT AND OUT OF SHAPE
Resources to help: Running To Lose Weight: Everything You Need to Know and listen to Running for Weight Loss With Emma Andrews
6. INJURY OR FEAR OF GETTING INJURED
Resources to help: Listen to Getting Started With Running (Choosing Running Shoes, Prepping Your Body and More) and Getting Started With Running (Strength Training, Running Form, Pain Management and More)
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