11 Beginner Run Tips | How To Start Running!

Are you new to running, or consider yourself somewhat of a beginner? Well, before you lace your shoes up, Mark has 11 tips to help get you running!

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[kevinspindler]

"Walking is not a failure"

Thank you. It took me far too long to realize that. Once I did, I started having so much more fun.

[knizama]

The 11 tips :-
1- just start run, have fun, start short
2- nice and easy pace
3- good pair running shoes
4- day off after each run
5- mix up the surfaces, variety
6- go for distance, not time
7- walking is not a failure
8- strecthing light after run
9- join local running club
10- built up gradually, not more 10% rule weekly
11- keep track, log running volume

[cathyj]

Him talking while running is so damn intimidating man

[DxnnyLy]

Me, on my 8th beer: I'ma look up how to start jogging...

Edit: It’s been a really long time since I posted this comment. I quit cigarettes almost two years now.. I hope everyone actual does get into running and reach for what you want!

[eliannevdlinden]

This really helped me, I really want to start getting fit again, depression and social anxiety have really hurt my physique... Just kind of starting to think it is hopeless seeing as I can’t even run more than 30 seconds.

——Little update 2 months after I posted this:
I’m struggling way less with sleeping and feel a lot more healthy. The runs I take have improved a lot! I can run for about 2 minutes now and run an walk two minutes each. Mostly I do this for 3 km in at least half an hour. I have struggled with keeping a schedule but I’m still happy with the little improvement I booked! My depression and anxiety are a bit less ( I run in the evening when not a lot of people are outside, so that helps me feel less conscious). I feel more motivated to do other things like hobbies when I keep to my schedule of running every other day. So for people who struggle with depression and anxiety I can safely say that going for a run or at least for a walk will help a great deal to make you feel better. It’s okay if you don’t get the results you would’ve liked just think about how the exercise at least helps you mentally!

[Pienimusta]

As with any sport, rest is so important and take it easy.

[mikaela]

How do you not get embarrassed from running outside. I feel like people are staring and judging me

[johnnyson]

I usually do interval running. Like you start off with 5 minute brisk walk for warm up. After that you run for 1 minute; do 2-minute break with 5 reps, all in one week. Than the next week you increase your running time and break time along with reps. If you keep going on like this you'll probably see some major improvement from interval running.

[chelleywest]

Distance not time- was the biggest tip i used on the start of my running journey. I wanted to see how far i could go and then my pace got better with time!! Great tips 💪🏾🔥

[maitebozeski]

“you don’t have to run 5km right away” sir i can’t even reach two :, )

[Frzn]

I did my first run today and it felt so good.ever since after i left the army i've really been on my butt for the past 2 years and it did no good for me. Came instantly looking for advice and this helped alot, thank you very much. wish me luck!

[bbq]

Start at any speed, doesn't matter. Set a distance. Run, and don't stop no matter what. Think whatever you gotta think to keep you running. Doesn't matter if your jog comes down a tumbling speed even slower then a walk. DON'T STOP. Your conditioning will go through the roof. Happy trails guys!

[jrosas]

Bro I got tired just from looking at him doing all that running.

[brigithrivas]

Don't forget to warm-up before you start jogging/ running

[Ronkad]

started running again about a week ago, today I was feeling insanely motivated so I ran very far. When I finally arrived back at my home, my lower legs started to hurt so bad.
Now I sit in my chair and Im barely able to move them.
Well.. shit.. Lesson learned I guess..

[Frenchy_]

This has helped me, thank you. Started jogging this week but it's literally been years since I put any pace in my step so every minute I was just stopping and walking for a second. Felt like a failure but as I said I needed this vid to tell me it'll build up. Just need to be consistent.

[LKFoenix]

"Now you've likely ignored my advice and gone for your first run"


Dont call me out like that

[hrktyni]

I started running recently being somewhat fit a few years back, biggest tip I have is PACE YOURSELF. I started running like I did back then and I was out of breath, had to walk and eventually got injured. Run slowly, walk if you want. It'll DEFINATLEY come eventually, as long as you're pushing yourself, of course :)

[basti]

Thanks for the tips. I just ran the first time in about 2 years or so - it was just 15 minutes, but that’s okay, let’s see how my body reacts. Feels definitely better than just hanging around being lazy 😄

[kjellannn]

Have not run in 8 years. I just do heavy weight lifting. First thing i did was running 8km in 52 min. I was DEAD like for real everything hurt and i was unable to walk for 2 days haha!! When i did my militaryservice i did 10 km in 43 min and could atleast walk the daya after lol.

Eddit: can add that im now at 110kg half bodybuilder half strongman compared to my slim 88 when i was 20yo haha.