i have said this before. i want to start running. one of my favorite times to run is when it is rainy or cold outside. feeling stressed? take a run. i used to run for a sport, it was boring and lame. i do have trouble running consistently, but when i go on a run i feel relaxed, i can breathe freely, experience the outdoors, and most importantly it feels natural and easy. before when i ran for a sport it was forced and i didn't mentally have the guts, now when i run i feel strong mentally although i'm not always persistent enough.