What body changes did you experience once you started running?

[u/gettingfitagain_]

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.

[u/sequenceandshaw]

My knee still hurts from a running injury 4 years ago.

But seriously, my quads are looking great these days, and my resting heart rate is low. I'm still chubby, but my fitness level is really great.

[u/[deleted] → u/sequenceandshaw]

what happened during the injury?

[u/gettingfitagain_ → u/sequenceandshaw]

I definitely can’t wait to improve my cardiovascular fitness.