It’s a truth universally acknowledged that the hardest part of getting into running is heading out for those first few runs. Finding the motivation to put one foot in front of the other when you’re out of breath and lacking in confidence can be tricky, which is why it’s key to find things which make the process a little easier. So, to give you some inspiration, we asked 50 women to share the things that helped them get into running – from the emotional to the practical. Here’s what they had to say.