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'Lockdown made me fall in love with running again'

Our RW readers share their stories.

By Jane McGuire
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There's no denying the COVID-19 lockdown has been difficult for everyone. That said, with more runners lacing up than ever before, many of us are using this time to focus on training, without the daily commute or busy social schedule.

Here, we asked our Runner's World readers to share their stories of lockdown and how it has motivated them to rediscover their love of running.

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