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EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 11 MIN

Daryl Perry's Running Story

from Why Did You Start Running? · host Daryl Perry

Welcome to the very first episode of Why Did You Start Running?Before hearing the stories of runners from all walks of life, I wanted to share my own. In this episode, I talk about how I started running in college despite not enjoying cardio, how walk/run intervals helped me get started, and how running became less about performance and more about community, connection, and staying active for life.I also share my experience of running with cerebral palsy, leading Couch to 5K and 10K training groups, completing races, finishing last more than once, and why none of that ever mattered as much as the people I met along the way.This podcast isn't about pace charts, shoe reviews, or chasing personal records. It's about stories. It's about the moments that convinced someone to take that first step, and the lessons they learned after they did.Whether you've been running for years, you're thinking about starting, or you're simply looking for a supportive community, I hope these conversations encourage you to keep moving forward.Links Mentioned:Your Level Fitness Podcasts:https://yourlevelfitness.com/podcastsEmail Daryl:[email protected]:https://yourlevelfitness.comThank you for listening to the first episode of Why Did You Start Running. I'm excited to start sharing the stories behind the first step.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Why Did You Start Running?Before hearing the stories of runners from all walks of life, I wanted to share my own. In this episode, I talk about how I started running in college despite not enjoying cardio, how walk/run intervals helped me get started, and how running became less about performance and more about community, connection, and staying active for life.I also share my experience of running with cerebral palsy, leading Couch to 5K and 10K training groups, completing races, finishing last more than once, and why none of that ever mattered as much as the people I met along the way.This podcast isn't about pace charts, shoe reviews, or chasing personal records. It's about stories. It's about the moments that convinced someone to take that first step, and the lessons they learned after they did.Whether you've been running for years, you're thinking about starting, or you're simply looking for a supportive community, I hope these conversations encourage you to keep moving forward.Links Mentioned:Your Level Fitness Podcasts:https://yourlevelfitness.com/podcastsEmail Daryl:[email protected]:https://yourlevelfitness.comThank you for listening to the first episode of Why Did You Start Running. I'm excited to start sharing the stories behind the first step.

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