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Why running in public feels scary

I live in the city and every time I try to run outside I feel anxious about people watching me and judging my pace or my form so I just stay on the treadmill in my apartment building.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The fear of being seen often prevents us from truly moving through the world.

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.