Running for Beginners
Are you a newbie runner? Whether you want to run for health, fitness, weight loss, competition, or fun, we've got all the information beginners need to get started. Learn about the benefits of running and how to run properly, plus find training programs for new runners and answers to frequently asked questions.
How to Do the Run/Walk Method
Most beginner runners start out using a run/walk technique because they don't have the endurance or fitness to run for extended periods of time. Here's how to do the run/walk method.
Most beginner runners start out using a run/walk technique because they don't have the endurance or fitness to run for extended periods of time. Here's how to do the run/walk method.
Train for Your First 5K
This schedule is geared toward beginner runners who want to run their first 5K.
This schedule is geared toward beginner runners who want to run their first 5K.
Tips for Proper Running Form
Improving your running form can help you run quicker, more efficiently, and with less stress on your body. Follow these tips to work on perfecting your form.
Improving your running form can help you run quicker, more efficiently, and with less stress on your body. Follow these tips to work on perfecting your form.
What is Running?
Get information on the different types of running and its many physical, mental, and social benefits.
Get information on the different types of running and its many physical, mental, and social benefits.
How To Warm Up and Cool Down
All of your runs should start with a warm-up and end with a cooldown. Find out why they're important and how to do them properly.
All of your runs should start with a warm-up and end with a cooldown. Find out why they're important and how to do them properly.
Find Local Races
Running road races, from 5K to marathons, is a great way to stay motivated. Follow these steps to find races in your own backyard.
Running road races, from 5K to marathons, is a great way to stay motivated. Follow these steps to find races in your own backyard.
Get Medical Clearance for Running
Before you begin, it's a good idea to see your doctor and get a physical examination. Get tips on what to ask your doctor.
Before you begin, it's a good idea to see your doctor and get a physical examination. Get tips on what to ask your doctor.
Get Started With Running
If you've never run before, you might feel a bit intimidated to get out there and start. This 8-week plan will help you ease into the sport.
If you've never run before, you might feel a bit intimidated to get out there and start. This 8-week plan will help you ease into the sport.
Basic Marathon Training Schedule for Beginners
Ready to start training for your first marathon? Here's the perfect schedule for beginners whose goal is to finish.
Ready to start training for your first marathon? Here's the perfect schedule for beginners whose goal is to finish.
How To Get Rid of Side Stitches
Side stitches can be a painful and annoying problem for runners, especially beginners. Learn how to prevent and get rid of them.
Side stitches can be a painful and annoying problem for runners, especially beginners. Learn how to prevent and get rid of them.
Training Tips for Runners Over 40
If you are one of the millions of people who have taken up running after age 40, follow these training tips that are specific to your special physical and psychological needs.
If you are one of the millions of people who have taken up running after age 40, follow these training tips that are specific to your special physical and psychological needs.
When Should I Replace My Running Shoes?
Running in old or worn-out shoes is one of the most common causes of running injuries. Get advice on when you should replace your running shoes.
Running in old or worn-out shoes is one of the most common causes of running injuries. Get advice on when you should replace your running shoes.
Tips for Getting Started the Right Way
Follow these easy steps to get started with running.
Follow these easy steps to get started with running.
Road Race Etiquette Tips
If you're new to running in road races, you may not be familiar with some of the rules -- both stated and unwritten. To avoid annoying fellow runners (and prevent looking like a newbie), be sure to follow these etiquette guidelines.
If you're new to running in road races, you may not be familiar with some of the rules -- both stated and unwritten. To avoid annoying fellow runners (and prevent looking like a newbie), be sure to follow these etiquette guidelines.