Surprise! The things you never expected as a runner

Robert and Ange lace up and spill the surprising side effects of running—yes, there's more than just sore calves and an addiction to expensive sneakers. They dive into the mental twists and turns: from unexpected moments of zen to full-blown identity crises mid-run (who am I at mile 9?).

Veteran runners will nod in sweaty solidarity. Newbies? Consider this your heads-up: running might change more than your pants size. Welcome to the weird, wonderful world of putting one foot in front of the other… repeatedly.