Getting Started: Before you even take your first steps, here are some important basics you should know.
- Getting Medical Clearance
- Proper Running Form
- How to Warm Up and Cool Down
- How to Breathe While Running
- How to Do the Run/Walk Method
- Safety Tips for Running
- Where Should I Run?
Nutrition and Hydration for Beginner Runners: A runner's diet is important not for only maintaining good health, but also to promote peak performance. Here's some basic nutrition and hydration advice for beginner runners.
- Should I Eat Before a Run?
- Best and Worst Pre-Run Foods
- What Should I Eat After a Run?
- Hydration and Running
- Do I Need to Eat During a Run?
- Do I Need to Drink a Sports Drink While Running?
Stretching: Stretching after a brief warm-up and after your runs can help prevent injuries. Here are some basics about stretching:
- Video: Stretches for Runners
- Tips for Stretching
- Should I Stretch Before or After my Warm-up?
- Stretches for Runners
Beginners' Training Schedules: When you're first getting started with running, it's helpful to follow a schedule. Here are some training schedules designed with beginners in mind.
- 8-Week Plan to 30 Minutes Continuous Running
- Email-course: 3 Weeks to a 30-Minute Running Habit
- Train for Your First 5K
- Beginners' 10K Training Schedule
- Beginners' Half-Marathon Training Schedule
- Beginners' Marathon Training Schedule
Staying Motivated: Maintaining your motivation is tough for any level runner, but especially for beginners. Here are some ways you can stay inspired to keep running.
