Earlier this week I was having dinner with some friends, and one mentioned that she wanted to start running, but was afraid to begin. As someone who's been helping people get started on their running journeys for years, my first instinct was to tell her not to be, but then I realised that's easier said than done. If you've not run since school, stepping outside and giving it a try can definitely be daunting.
It doesn't have to be that way though, and there are lots of ways you can make the experience more comfortable for yourself. You don't have to do it alone, either; there are lots of people out there who will help you get off on the right foot and ease yourself into running at a pace that suits you.
