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THE CONVERSATION: Why the start of your run feels so difficult

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THE CONVERSATION: Why the start of your run feels so difficult

Many runners describe the first 10 to 15 minutes of a run as the hardest of all.

Breathing can feel laboured, the legs can feel heavy and a pace that would normally seem manageable may suddenly feel surprisingly difficult.

Here’s why this is so common and advice for easing the struggle.

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