Start slow, and don't follow too many running influencers (can really skew your perception)

WALK ON YOUR RUNS (i've run track for 5 years, been to regionals - came 7th- , still walk on my runs)

HYDRATE!!! (esp. on hot days)

Run for a set amount of time, rather than a distance

Be consistent (even if that means running/walking two miles and quitting for the session)

Don't underestimate speedwork/intervals, as someone who is sick of seeing 'rUn SlOw To RuN fAsT', you need fast segments and work to improve.

Sign yourself up for races

Find friends to run with

Might be rude, but nobody cares that you're dying during your run, they are way too preoccupied with their own issues.

Run somewhere (cafe, ice cream shop, bookstore), that gives you a concrete goal!

Get used to feeling uncomfortable, and learn to enjoy it.

Weightlifting prevents injuries, and can help your running :)

REST.DAYS.ARE.FOR.RESTING!!!

Make a banger running playlist (lemme know if you want recs)

Hit me up for some devious workouts that may or may not help you (but will destroy your will to live).

and mahmoud darwish said ‘and if happiness should surprise you again, do not mention its previous betrayal.