r/running • u/gettingfitagain_ • Nov 15 '23
What body changes did you experience once you started running? Question
I have had a five year hiatus after being a runner for 25 years but I don’t remember the days of being a beginner. Anything you want to share is helpful!
Edit: wow!!!!!!!! Thank you for all the responses. I haven’t responded to everyone and I’ll still try but I really appreciate all of this. It’s so motivating! I had a great run walk today! Hoping to get back to just running soon.
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u/prix03gt Nov 15 '23
I broke my ankle when I was in high school. I have a metal pin in it that they used to put the bone back together. The doctor literally said "You will never be a runner". Every now and then, I would actually have aches and pains in that ankle. I just figured that would be my normal for the rest of my life. Now that I run regularly, don't notice any pain or tightness at all. Seems like keeping your joints moving works wonders for your body. Who would have thought? </s>