Why the start of your run feels so difficult
2 sources·Updated September 21, 2026

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- Medical Xpress·12h agoWhy 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 labored, the legs can feel heavy and a pace that would normally seem manageable may suddenly feel surprisingly difficult.
Read at Medical Xpress → - The Conversation UK Health·20h agoWhy the start of your run feels so difficult
Don't give up just yet. EugeneEdge/ Shutterstock Many runners describe the first ten 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. It…
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