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When you’re new to running, it may seem like a relatively simple sport. There are no referees, no fancy equipment, and minimal rules. To do it, you simply lace up a pair of shoes and hit the road, right?

Well, yes!

I love running for how simple and inclusive it is. It truly is a sport that most people can do if they put their mind to it.

But if you are dedicated to becoming a regular runner, knowing a few extra tips will help you a lot along the way.

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Let’s go over a list of 30 day running challenges!

Anyone else in a running slump?

Or even just trying to run regularly, but struggling to stay motivated?

This spring, something happened to me that hasn’t happened too often: I got injured.

If you haven’t experienced it, plantar fasciitis is a real pain in the butt. The lingering foot pain meant I had to take time off.

Not only did this destroy my exercise habits, it also completely zapped my running motivation. I’ve been seriously struggling to get it back, even now that my foot is fine.

When faced with slumps like this in the past, I’d often sign up for a race; there’s nothing like good ole’ racing fear to motivate you into shape.

But with quarantine, that’s not exactly an option. It’s looking like most races are getting cancelled through the rest of 2020.

So I began looking for a new motivator and have found a pretty compelling one: running challenges!

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I was recently clicking around on YouTube when I came across a video with tips for new runners. Seeing that this video had millions of views, I was curious what this woman had to say.

I cringed while watching the video.

Not because her tips weren’t good. In fact, they were spot on.

But because there were a few things she didn’t do while preparing for her runs that would’ve made her life a whole lot easier.