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The 6 Stages of a Beginner Runner

By Rock 'n' Roll, 02/28/17, 3:00AM EST

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What does a beginner runner go through at the start? Here are the six stages we’ve all gone through.

#1 – Baby Steps/Time to Start

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#2 – Working Up the Motivation/Is It Worth It?

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#3 – Finally Getting Out There/Fighting Through the First Miles

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#4 – Hitting Your Wall/Giving Up

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#5 – Refocusing Your Energy/Learning Proper Technique

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#6 – Up and Running/Reaching Your Goals

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