Been lurking here for a while but finally have something to post haha

Started running consistently back in July and could barely run for 3 minutes before needing a walking break. Just managed 7.08 km nonstop in 50:41 and honestly feeling pretty damn happy about it

About a month or two into running I bought the Adidas Adizero Evo SL and they felt like a complete game changer for me. Didn’t expect shoes to make that much of a difference

Going from those little intervals to running for 50 minutes straight has been so satisfying. But I ain’t stopping here, next goal is 10k by the end of December

My watch recorded an average of 186 bpm so I’m planning to slow things down quite a bit and work on running at an easier effort while building up the distance

Would love any advice from people who’ve been here before. Been reading everyone else’s posts for months, so figured I’d finally share mine :)

Pretty proud. Bought a pair of new running shoes to celebrate (Nike Vomero Plus).

Training to get to a half marathon by the end of the year. Wish me luck!

So happy to share that I have completed the 5-10K program from the Just Run app 😄 (started C25K back in July)

I felt like I could keep going at the end (kept on running in the cooldown period) and managed to get a 10K on the last training day (week 6 day 3)

What should I do next? Train for a half marathon? Or improve 10k? My goal is to run a full marathon by the end of next year. Any advice is welcome!

All roads led me here 🏅

2 Half Marathons
2 5K Races, 1 more to come Halloween day
1 6K Trail Run
5K runs daily today being day 87 straight!
It’s been an amazing few months but October being such a big month I’ve pushed myself very hard and I love it!

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to share a small but meaningful interaction I had today that I think this community will appreciate!

On my run today, I ran by a woman who was taking a walk and she gave me a smile and thumbs up. When I ran by her again a few minutes later, she told me how much she admired me and how she wished she could run like me. She smiled again and that was the end of our conversation.

I’ve shared in this group before that I often struggle with calling myself a runner, but something about this stranger seeing me and my efforts, and acknowledging them, was so meaningful and encouraging.

I know this comment seems so small, but her acknowledgment made me think “You know what? I am a runner!”

I figured if anyone could relate to this it would be individuals in this group and I just wanted to share :)

What do you wish someone had told you before your first race?

I signed up for my first 5k and now that it's getting closer, i'm suddenly overthinking everything. do i need to practice running the full distance beforehand, or is being comfortable with shorter runs enough? i'm trying not to turn this into a whole stressful project when i literally started running for fun.

Started at 36 a little more than half a year ago and couldnt keep up a 3min run/walk split I finally got out of the red and being able to sustain a 3:30run/3:00walk split.

I think i ramped up too much too fast though because my legs have been beat and getting some shinsplints after runs but ill chalk that up to being hyped.

i enjoy running once i'm actually outside, but getting myself out the door is the hardest part. some days i keep putting it off until i end up skipping the run completely. i don't want to rely on motivation because it obviously comes and goes. what habits helped you stay consistent when you were just starting out?

Hi! I am 35f and am curious if you have advice on how I can make my runs more comfortable. I’ve lost almost 75 pounds in the past few years. Currently 5’4, 170 lbs and blessed with a chest (DD/DDD). I had spinal fusion 20 years ago so I have rods along almost my full spine. I have found that compression sports bras really help and if I don’t wear something with enough support/compression my back is so unhappy with me.

I’m curious if anyone has suggestions on items that may help make my runs less uncomfortable.

Thank you!

Ran with a friend that regularly does half marathons. His conversational pace is around 9:50 but he was happy to stay at my pace. He’s been a great motivator for me these past few months.

This one’s to all the people who dampen themselves over not running 10K at certain run times, if you’re running it consistently and not stopping you’re estimated to be in the top 3% in the world.

Hope this post sends people motivation and love,all runners start from the start. Have a blessed day fellow runners!

Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another 🏃‍♂️

From the looks of it, it seems like I’m not running tall enough. Also, it looks like heel striking, but I slowed the video down and zoomed in, and I was actually landing on my midfoot. Still, I’m open to criticism. First time getting someone to record my running.

I am in the week 1 of couchto5k program and have bever run before.

I want to start 75 hard as well, which involves sticking to one diet, and I feel like a high protein diet would be good for me to lose fat which I have a lot of. But I worry if that will affect my progress in my running program.

It’s a 1.5 mile run. So I guess I’m going uphill for 85 ft then down hill 85ft I’m not 100% how to read this tho I could be wrong.

but my 1.5 mile time on this is about 16 minutes.

but the beginning of the run is all up hill. Not extremely uphill but noticeably uphill.

im training for the military 1.5 mile run and am wondering if I’ll be much faster flat ground.

i do not have access to flat ground I live in a very elevated area and the closest track is like an hour away.

My challenges are a little unique. I (35M) have been running on and off for two months with the medium term aim of doing a 20 minute 5km. After my first month I was able to do 3km in under 12. I was an advanced runner in high school (practically gave it up since then due to injury), I've recently built a high aerobic base from regular cycling and I've been conditioning to fix some muscular issues through a range of resistance sessions.

So obviously I've got some baggage. But my problem is that I can't do the thing that everyone says one should do to ease into running - running slowly. As soon as I go slower than 4:20 pace (yes I've tried far slower too), my body feels completely off. My leg muscles start doing more work in certain ways, even my heart rate spikes. I've improved my technique, I've been working on my hip flexors, adductors and calves, and so far I've been able to rid myself of shin splints and feel more relaxed at 4min/km, but that's about it. All the muscles just south of my hips feel off and it makes me lose it pretty quickly.

I've seen a few physios but they all say that my muscles are doing alright (though they're not running specialists). I've been trying to push through the issues, but the only effective workouts I've been able to do have been effectively threshold runs between 3:55 and 4:10, pushing my distance ever so slightly each time. I still cycle often to cross train. My progress is a little encouraging but I'm enjoying it far less than I'd like and I don't want to injure myself.

tl;dr: my starring fitness is high but my body isn't letting me run slowly so the only gains I can make are doing threshold runs

Has anyone had similar issues? Any insights you care to share?

So I’ve already signed up for a big event 5k run on December 12 but I found another race on November 21st that I wanna sign up for but I’m stuck between choosing the 3k distance or the 5k distance on that day.
I’m still quite new at this, I’ve been running 2 times a week, sometimes 2 outdoor and 1 treadmill run a week, and I’ve so far managed 1km straight running without having to walk.
My first ever official run will be the 5k on December 12th where I’ve set myself a target time, the November run is just gonna be for fun but idk which distance to pick.
Help would be appreciated greatly!

Shoes: ASICS Gel Nimbus 27
Watch: Apple Watch Series 11
Band: Fitbit Air

I'm a beginner, I started running in November 2025 (but I spent a few months halfway through without running). Nowadays I run about 2 to 3 times a week, 5 kilometers in 40 minutes in each session. About 2 months ago, I started doing strengthening exercises, where I ran every other day and did the exercises on the days I didn't run. I ended up stopping because I had pain in my feet. I continued just running, but every now and then I noticed pain in the arch of my right foot when extending and lifting my toes. What could it be?

the other issue is that I intend to start going in a gym and I wanted to know how to integrate with running. thanks.

the strengthening exercises i did: https://youtu.be/h2i2n98oatg

So lately I'm pushing my long runs past 12 to 15 miles and I'm so happy that my stamina is increasing. But these long stretches makes me hot and my body does not cool down till long after I go to bed. my garmin shows an elevated heart rate (+5 to 8 BPM) during the first 3 to 4 hours of sleep. Btw, it should dip in the first cycle of sleep. As a result, my HRV is also low because my cardiovascular system is working overtime to cool down my body.

So to manage my body heat, I take a shower, drink a good amount of water and electrolytes, and crank the AC down to 63°F. All these things, instead of cooling my entire body down, make my feet get ice cold. So now, heat is trapped in my torso and my feet are cold as eff, and this weird body temperature mechanism wakes me up all night. The next day, it's the same cycle, with no proper recovery in between.

I was doing my research on what I can do for my condition. I found that there are mattress layers or toppers that can adjust the temperature of the bed as per your body needs. So I came across this brand of mattress topper, chilipod, that offers two sides with different temperatures, like left and right. then there is another brand, oval, that offers four zones. Like different temperatures for the upper and lower body, and on he left and right sides.

So I'm basically here to ask around if anyone has used any of these toppers and which ones are most effective. Do these layers actually help in regulating body temperature? Share your thoughts and experiences.

A few weeks ago i posted my first ever 5k on this subreddit and was overwhelmed by how nice everyone was! Only felt right to post my first ever 10k today in windy London!