‘Listen to your body’: how to start running

Some might find running a daunting task – but experts say starting slow can help set the pace for a good experience
Running can seem both approachable and daunting. On one hand, it’s simple: all you need to do is throw on some shoes, step outside and run. On the other: you have to run.
“People think running is intimidating for a couple of reasons,” says Martinus Evans, founder and CEO of the Slow AF Run Club. First, it often happens outdoors – in full view of others. “A lot of people are self-conscious and nervous about what other people are going to say,” he explains.
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