I'm teaching myself to run and it's not easy. It is not easy mentally or physically, but it is getting better. My biggest problem is that I can't clear my mind enough to enjoy the run. I just keep thinking about how long I've been running or if its almost over yet.
I started out horribly. I couldn't even run one mile without gasping for air or sneaking in a few walk breaks and just told myself I did it. I mean at the time, it was better than staying in bed and not doing anything. Then I started using Couch to 5k (C25K), an app that helps train you to run a 3k. This helped me a lot.
Now, I no longer use the C25K app and I am able to run 4 miles straight. I use the tricks I learned from running with the app. I always start with a little stretch, then a 5 minute warmup. The most important thing I use is my own motivation. I tell myself it's almost over, keep going, and soon enough I'll be done. I set my goal at 45 minutes of running straight and tell myself I can do it and now I do. It's amazing because I never ever understood how people were able to run a mile so easily and I never thought I'd be able to run a mile and enjoy it.
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