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The 5 Best Things About Being A Newbie

Being a beginner at anything can be scary—but here are just a few reasons that you should embrace your newbie status and own it!

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Being a beginner at anything can be scary—here are a few reasons you should embrace your newbie status!

  1. Every day brings a rapid improvement in your fitness, even if it doesn’t feel like it. Once you’re a seasoned runner, you’ll think back fondly on a time when it was possible to run faster and farther every day.
  2. You have an excuse to buy a ton of new gear—including cool shoes!
  3. Running helps you see your city or town in a totally new light and explore side streets you might never experience otherwise.
  4. You will develop a keen awareness of muscles you didn’t know existed. Thanks, post-run soreness!
  5. The feeling of accomplishment and growing confidence is second to none.

Danielle Cemprola lives in South Carolina with her husband and Rottweiler. When she’s not running, Danielle blogs at trexrunner.com.