If feeling intimidated was right up there with motivated and excited, youre not alone.

But no matter where your starting point is, there is noonedefinition of a runner.

Keep reading for 3 womens running advice for beginners.

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Flash-forward eight years, and now shes the content creator behindRunning Fat Chef.

Its not as fun chronicling on social media, but your body will thank you for respecting these needs.

Go at your own pace, and in your own time!

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Running is definitely a love/hate relationship, but it can also be very beneficial in so many ways!

When I first started running, I did very little research on training for a half-marathon.

This includes hydration, nutrition, rest, pace, and mileage.

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Also, never underestimate what your body and mind can do.

There were many times that I almost gave up on running.

But with every goal I met and every race I finished, I became confident physically and mentally.

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Running has been a slow steady process for me.

There have been setbacks, injury, health issues, and lack of confidence.

Becoming a strong runner will not happen overnight.

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Learn to embrace the slow process.

Becoming a strong runner will not happen overnight.

Learn to embrace the slow process.

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That was an image that was embedded in my mind.

Though running was part of my Native culture, it was never a part of my life.

Today, I strongly believe that we must create our own space in running.

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We all want to feel that we are part of the running narrative.

Its for people like me who change that misconception.

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