Running Was Not My Thing, Until It Was

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Let’s get one thing straight: I never liked running. Not one bit. The thought of pounding pavement, gasping for air, and the inevitable muscle soreness the next day was enough to make me choose any other form of exercise. So, when I signed up for a 5K, most people who knew me were, understandably, shocked.

The first few runs? Brutal. ← — -