The first mile is challenging. Even the second mile can be difficult. It’s not until you are well past mile two that you begin to enjoy the run and appreciate the effort you made to get out and start your run. Why is further less of a hurdle than fewer? Is it psychological or physical? Once trained, the body is equipped to accomplish your objective of a good run. The barrier can be your mind set. Convincing yourself that you will benefit from the time you invest in a run can be tricky. You will intuitively defer to other indulgences or distractions. It’s not you, it’s human nature. This is where discipline enters the equation. You will need to make a commitment and set a goal. The goal will assist you in establishing a plan that you will desire to maintain. A habit will develop and you will quickly begin to regularly navigate miles one and two, onto the longer distances you desire to achieve. Maintain the plan you’ve established. Subsequently, the hurdles and barriers will subside, clearing your path to success.