5 tips that helped me overcome my fear of running

A pair of diverse friends smile as they workout in the park together. They are walking during the afternoon.

Running has consistently posed a challenge for me; I've simply never found my stride with it.

At 18, I suffered a groin injury during dance training, which further exacerbated my discomfort with running. The repetitive motion and unpredictability of weather added to my aversion, solidifying running as my least favourite form of exercise.