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Hello there, welcome to RunPod. I'm Jenny Faulkner and this is the extra mile.

And today we're stripping it back to the basics.

We're getting you out the door and on your first run.

It's not about speed. It's not about distance nor fancy gear.

It's just about taking the first step and making it count.

So come on, let's get you moving.

Starting is the hardest part of any journey. You're fooled with doubts, hesitation, excuses.

They're all standing between you and the runner you want to be. But here's the secret. Once you lace up and step outside, you've already won half the battle. You are a runner. Ditch the pressure. Forget the idea that that first run has to look a certain way. It doesn't have to be long or fast. It doesn't have to feel effortless. Just focus on moving. Walk, jog, plod, shuffle, do whatever it is that feels right. The goal isn't perfection,

is progress, is getting around and feeling good at the end. And create a pre-run ritual,

right? So, I don't know, routines build habits. Before every run, do something that signals to your

brain, time to go. Maybe it's tying your laces a certain way. Maybe it's playing some

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