r/BeginnersRunning

So, how’d you all get into running? Did you have a set daily distance goal in mind starting out? How should i plan mine as a beginner

So like, I have 4 weeks max. And I need to run faster, I have to do the army active fitness test before i ship for basic. And the 2 mile run is about to kick my butt bad. I only work like 4 hours a day so I have plenty of time to play with. But my current time is an embarrassing crisp 13 minute 30second mile. Like im may be fried but any tips? I'd swear its 3x easier to run with near peer competition but it looks like ill have to run alone during the test.

I've signed up for a 5km run and honestly I always run out of breath like after every 5 mins. I have access to a taredemill and im doing like 30 mins run or jog the speed is usually 7.6 and the pace is about 7:45

Is that good enough practice what should I change cause running outside or in the park I find it much harder

Hey fellow runners,

I am struggling to find the right daily trainer for my very specific foot shape, and I could really use the community's wisdom.

I recently ordered a pair of Hoka Gaviota 6s. I wore them around the house yesterday, but I immediately experienced severe pain on the medial arch side of my right foot. It felt like the rigid H-Frame was poking directly into my low arch. I am returning them, but I need to figure out what to try next.

Here is the exact breakdown of my foot shape and mechanics (I went to do a gait analysis + foot scan) :

My Foot Profile

Measurements: My left foot is 279 mm long and my right foot has a 115 mm ball width. I absolutely require Wide platform.

Prominent 5th Metatarsal: My feet are widest at the midfoot with a massive lateral bulge. Shoes with raised EVA foam sidewalls or "bucket seats" (like the Hokas) crush the outside edge of my feet. I think I need a flat platform with a straight last.

Arches & Heels: I have flat feet (low arches) and wide, blocky heels.

Gait Mechanics: I am a heavy heel striker, which usually means I need a slightly higher drop

Asymmetrical Needs: My left leg is completely neutral, but my right leg experiences medial knee collapse (valgus). Symmetrical, rigid stability shoes act like a wedge on my neutral left leg, forcing it to supinate. But right feet overpronate.

Where I Need Your Help
I have been looking at a few options on my own (like the Asics Gel-Kayano or the New Balance 860 or Saucony Guide/Hurricane / Brooks adrenaline, mizuno inspire), but I don't want to limit the suggestions. I don’t know what I’m talking about, and I’m totally lost in this sea of brand and models and worried of buying the wrong ones and suffering even more. Maybe want I’m looking at is bad for me and I won’t know. Hence why i want to cast a wider net and rely on people who knows running’s shoes.

what is the absolute best shoe you would recommend for me ?

Thanks in advance for the help!

So I have been running for about 4 or 5 months now. Started with C25K and now run in 2.5K a few weekends a month and working up to competing in a 5K by the years end. My question is how much focus should I put on heart rate? Up until now it has been a non factor as I run until tired and then stop or adjust my pace but I see for some it is one of the main factors dictating their pacing etc. Very much appreciate any advice.

I just got into running three weeks ago and I have been running three times a week . Throughout this week's I have only run 5k runs and my pr is 26 but I heard somewhere that this is not the best way to get better. Should I do intervals or something else or can I keep doing 5k?

Hello all,
I have a question, i just started running recently am on my fourth run and am thinking of getting a new running shoe, do you recommend buying a high quality shoe( adizero or nike vomero plus) or just something low budget to get started with.

Thanks in advance

For a while I was trying to consciously bring my running cadence up from the 150s to around 165–170 SPM to reduce heel striking and shin pain.

I tried using a running metronome app, but listening to a robot click in my ear for 5 miles was soul-draining. So I went back to music, but that’s when I noticed a weird subconscious trap:

Whenever a random 125 BPM track came on shuffle, my stride tempo would naturally drag down with the rhythm without me realizing it. Then a 180 BPM track would come on, and I'd accidentally surge, spiking my heart rate.

The breakthrough for me was realizing two things:

1.Tight BPM windows (±3–5 BPM): Having music matched to my exact target cadence made holding my stride turnover completely effortless—like running on autopilot without staring at my watch.

2. The "Halftime" trick (85 BPM = 170 SPM): I used to think I only had to listen to frantic, hyper-fast songs to hit 170 SPM. But an 85 BPM track hits the beat on every two steps (locking right into your lead foot). It opened up so much hip-hop, indie, and pop that still kept my turnover right on target without feeling rushed.

Pre-made "170 BPM running playlists" on streaming platforms are usually full of generic EDM remixes or songs with completely wrong BPM tags. Curious how many of you intentionally match song tempo to your running cadence? Do you find full-time tracks or half-time beats easier to lock into?

Hi guys i’m planning to buy the Asics Superblast 3 my footsize is 9.5 US should I buy size 9.5 or I up size to size 10?? I haven’t tried the shoes because I will be ordering online. Please give me insights thankyou 🙂

I just started and I ran a 4:25 half mile, my goal is an 8:30 I'm 5'7" and 190lbs unathletic, is there a better pace to start at?

Built a tiny app for myself that plays background beats underneath podcasts and audiobooks while running.

You control the beat volume and tempo independently, so you get the rhythm of music without covering up the podcast. Offline listening by design so it's very fast. There's no profile creation so it's full private.

I've been loving it, so I figured I'd make it public. It's a free code for the community so I figured it might be welcome here.

Unlimited and free for life using this link, I'm going to make this app so sick. If you listen to podcasts while you run, try it out!

its been 5 weeks now, i wasnt overtraining and rest isnt cutting it. thank in advance

Can increase in mileage cause foot numbness? Been running for 18 months no feet issues. Since signing up for a half marathon I got new shoes and a new training plan which has also naturally increased my weekly mileage. Now I get pins and needles every run, starting around 3km mark, starts in the outer two toes and progresses to the whole bottom of my feet (worse in left but does affect right aswell). Tried different shoes again incase of ill fitting shoes. and still an issue…is it just something my feel will adjust to? Any advice?

Could it be Moreton’s neuroma? It isn’t painful at all.