It turns out that doing hot yoga a few times a week and hiking at least once a week won’t make you a decent beginner runner. Month one was plagued by difficult quarter-mile runs and sore legs and ...

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You may want to join a running group or grab a friend to go on runs with you — it can keep you motivated, while boosting mental health. (Getty Creative) "I'm just not a runner." As a long-distance ...

•Comfort: Finding clothes and gear that make you comfortable and confident is key. If something doesn’t feel good at home, it’s not going to get better once you start moving. •Moisture-Wicking: If ...

The good news is you probably have everything you need to start running as a beginner right now. As sports go, running can be pretty low maintenance if you want it to be. Therein lies the beauty. It’s ...

Start your running journey with our beginner 5K training plan, designed by a certified running coach for everyone, regardless of fitness level. As the saying goes, you don’t have to be great to start, ...

I’m covered in mud. Wet, sticky, mud. And blood, and salt from sweat and tears. But I’m still moving. Hobbling like I’m headed to breakfast in a nursing home, but moving, nonetheless. The wind blows ...

"I'm just not a runner." As a long-distance runner and marathoner with over 20 years of experience, I hear this all the time from beginners who assume running is a gift — you either have it or you don ...