I’ve been a part of run crew culture for more than ten years. We hosted an orienteering event through Good Sport Magazine, and turns out, a bit of running, a bit of walking, a heap of problem solving and teamwork is very good.
My friend and I both don't like running very much as exercise, but the other night we did the childhood activity of "running around" in my backyard and THAT was great.
This is literally the only way that has worked for my body and mind in a healthy way — be a little silly with your friends, hone a skill (like kicking or shooting or hitting a ball with a stick) and the running is just along for the ride (also good that you get a little sprint and a jog in and can sometimes be exercising for like 2 hours without even thinking about it)
I can't tell you how much this has changed how I see running. I go now not thinking of it as exercise but to socialise.
Try running in places you don't know so you get to see new bits of where you live.
I think most people think running is harder than it is and most people can run a far way without trying before. Have confidence in yourself and enjoy all the other aspects of it along the way - like meeting people and eating aha
Let your email subscriptions pile up in your inbox over a week or so while you’re not really needing your email. Then do a mass unsubscribe to all the shit that you’ve somehow subscribed too.