Cory Wharton-Malcom was in the middle of a truly difficult time when he started his running journey. “I’ve learned so much through running, but primarily that I can do hard things,” he tells GQ. The training we do isn't to make running easier, it's to make ourselves better at managing the hard.”Looking to start logging miles this summer to reap them for yourself? Every runner we know has learned to truly enjoy it—despite having its challenges, there’s tons of room for fun within running. There’s absolutely no reason that walking can’t be a part of your running routine, especially in the early stages.