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Primary reason for people to start running in the United States 2017

What was your primary motivation to start running?

The data displays the primary motivation to start running according to a survey carried out by running USA in 2017. 14% of the survey respondents said that they started running due to weight concerns.

For exercise	24
Weight concerns	14
Family/friend encouragement	9
To enter race	8
Competed in school / never stopped	8
Needed a new challenge	6
To relieve stress	6
Because I enjoy it	6
Health concerns besides weight	5
To get in shape for another sport	3

Primary reason for people to start running in the United States 2017

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