Whether you’re fairly new to running or you’re returning to the sport after a long time away, it takes time for it to feel easy again. Related Story How to Make Your Return to Running EasierHow Long It Takes for Running to Feel EasierThe amount of time it takes for running to feel easier will depend on a handful of factors, such as how much time you took off from running and whether or not you were active in other ways. If you’ve remained active through other activities like cross-training or strength training, that can help make running easier faster, she adds. Along with cardiac adaptations, some suggests you can see neuromuscular adaptations within two to four weeks of beginning a running plan. of running deter you from getting out there regularly—the more you stay consistent, the easier running will feel.