Running is pretty unique among fitness activities because you can do it almost anywhere with little or no equipment. It’s almost always free and you don’t need to drive anywhere to do it. You really don’t need any special training to get started running and you can do it alone or with others.
So what does running look like for me? I wear a pair of dedicated running shoes (I don’t wear them for anything else) and sometimes I wear “technical running apparel,” though many times I’ll just wear an ordinary t-shirt and athletic shorts. I like to start from my house (see, no driving) and I usually run with Leah and/or our dog Jackson. I don’t often use a stopwatch but if I do I use the watch I wear during the day. Pretty simple, eh?
I have a friend who swears by running barefoot, which if you ask me, really takes the idea of simple running to the extreme. But at least he still wears running shorts and a t-shirt. My little brother once ran a nude 5K race, how’s that for simple?
Yep, running really is the people’s fitness activity and that’s why I love it. So what’s your excuse for not getting started?