Run Your Year Series - Get Started

How to Take the First Step Without Overthinking Getting started with running can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Run Your Year , we’re focusing on how to move from thinking about running to actually starting, in a way that feels doable, supportive, and sustainable. This conversation is for anyone who has ever said, “I want to run, but…” Whether you’re brand new to running or starting again after time away, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to be perfect you just need to begin. In this episode, we cover: Why starting small is one of the most powerful ways to build consistency How to stop overthinking and start moving (without the perfect plan) The KISS method : Keep It Simple, (Seriously, Susan, Stanley) Why detaching running from weight loss and outcomes creates freedom and longevity How to build a running routine that fits your real life Key takeaways: Walk–run counts. Slow counts. Showing up counts. You don’t need the right gear, app, or plan to begin. Running is not a transaction or punishment; it’s a way to connect with yourself. Consistency comes from simplicity, not pressure. For more information on Activate You:

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Run Your Year Series - Get Started is an episode from 261 Fearless's Podcast by 261 Fearless Inc..

This episode is 14:20 long.

This episode was published on Jan 22, 2026.

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