One of the obstacles beginners face is worrying that they will look silly when they run. It’s not an unfounded fear, because everybody looks silly when they run. If you want to join the ranks of runners, looking like a goofball comes with the territory, and it’s worth it. Most people who see you will just be like, “Oh, it’s a runner,” not, “Ew, there’s that sweaty lady with a funny look on her face,” even if both statements are true.