My First Run

Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash

Starting a new hobby can be really difficult when you suffer from anxiety, especially when it’s a hobby that takes place in a crowded public place.

I was living in downtown Chicago when I first decided to try out running. I was looking for a hobby that would help me get in shape and give me an excuse to get outside.

The big downside was that running through downtown Chicago meant having to pass hundreds or…