The best way to start running is to…start running! So many of us get caught up in figuring out the correct approach that we forget it’s just one foot in front of the other. Read More Jennifer Hellickson
I believe that running any distance is a good distance because every runner is different. When I first got into distance running I tried to increase my distance .5 miles every single time until I worked up to the distance I was aiming for. This gives you motivation each time you step out to run, knowing that each time you will be hitting your longest distance. Christine Abramo
I often recommend new runners to follow Hal Higdon’s Novice 1 – Half Marathon or Marathon training programs. As you build over time, runners can follow Hal’s more intermediate/advanced programs, or hire a coach. Read More Jane Mellors
I am a huge fan of Hal Higdon training plans. They are manageable, build confidence and have plans for everything from first time 5K to advanced Marathon. Check it out. Gina DiCello
Don’t start off super gung-ho and run mileage you’re unused to every single day. Utilize cross-training and yoga so you’re not suddenly running all the time—that’s a recipe for injury. The golden rule is to not increase mileage by more than 10% per week, though if you’re just starting out and have some kind of aerobic base, you’re probably fine beginning with 20 miles per week or so. Make sure you’ve got the basics covered, like good shoes—go to a specialty running store where someone will actually watch you run in the shoes—and recovery tools like a foam roller and yoga. Ann Mazur
The Best Life Advice I can give when just starting is to focus equally on building core strength and stability as on building endurance and logging miles. Our core (glutes, back, abs, obliques, and all of the other muscles in our trunk) is the foundation for everything we do physically. Full body and side planks, single leg balances and glute bridges are a great start. Read More Alli Forsythe
Start small! Before every run, do a quick dynamic warm up routine to get those legs loose. Think lunges, squats, hip circles, leg swings, and butt kicks. After a few minutes, start running at a comfortable pace and alternate with walking segments. Read More Jana Ross
Beginners should start slow and incorporate walking into their routine. Run-walk intervals are a great way to prepare your body for continuous running and training. Ease in. Rest often. Progress slowly. Be patient and kind to yourself. It’s a process. Kate Buntenbach
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