Welcome to the Beginner Running Guides!

Dedicated to helping new runners navigate their journey with confidence. Explore tips, training plans, and essential advice to kickstart your running experience and achieve your fitness goals.

New Year, New Runner: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Running Routine

As the new year begins, many of us feel the drive to better ourselves with New Year’s…

The Ultimate Hot Girl Walks: Soft Hiking

The slow-living movement is becoming more popular as people seek a balanced and fulfilling life…

Step Into 2024 with Confidence: A Beginner’s Guide to New Year Running Resolutions

As we approach the beginning of a new year, the atmosphere is filled with the promise of new…

Embrace the chill: Essential winter running gear

As winter wraps its frosty fingers around us, it’s tempting to hibernate under a cosy blanket with a…

Running vs Walking: Which is better?

When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and achieving your fitness goals, one of the…

A Beginner’s Guide to Running: Answers to Common Questions

Are you ready to embark on your running journey? We’re here to answer common questions beginner…

Common running shoe mistakes: Are you making them?

Picking the right running shoe is a big decision. We get it – you see those TikTok girlies sporting…

Top Tips for Your First Parkrun: A Beginner’s Guide

Have you been thinking about joining your first parkrun but put it off because you feel nervous?…

A beginners guide to marathon fuelling

Whether you already love ’em or you’re not quite sure yet, long runs are a key part of…

How to Start Running: Essential Tips for Beginners

Running is easier than you think, whether you just want to start running or you’re training for your…

Getting back into exercise after a break: How to restart your fitness journey

Have you ever trained hard for a race or committed to a fitness plan, then thought, ‘I’ll just…

When to Replace Running Shoes: Signs It’s Time for a New Pair

I was chatting with a friend this week about buying new trainers. “You’re always buying new…

Beginner Running Guides: Tips, Gear & Motivation for New Runners

Starting running can feel a bit daunting, but it can also be really exciting and rewarding. Our beginner guides are packed with advice to help you build confidence and set up a training routine that actually works.

So many beginners go off too fast and end up burnt out or injured. Our guides break it down simply, showing you how to structure your runs, nail your warm-ups and cool-downs, and gradually build up your distance. You can even grab tips on creating a training schedule that actually fits around your life.

Running gear can also feel a bit overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out our beginner gear guides, we cover everything from how to choose the right running shoes, sports bras, and gear for all seasons.

If you need a helping hand with training plans and motivation – we can help with that too!


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