The All-Encompassing Beginner’s Guide to Running
There are SO many good online resources when it comes to running. And as a new runner, it can be hard to know where to go for what. Plus, I remember when I started running more — I had sooo many questions. And answers weren’t always easy to come by. That’s why we thought it would be fun to put together a beginner’s guide to running. From our favorite posts to training plans to tips to sites to recipes, this is the best-of-the-best out there when it comes to running.
How to Start Running
Training Plans
Dealing With Injuries, Chafing and Other Fun Issues
- How to prevent common running injuries
- The right way to deal with an injury
- Two ways to solve chafing issues
- The 411 on ‘Runderwear’
- Why you need to cross-train
The Right Gear & Tech
- An easy way to dress correctly for you run — every time
- How to clean your running gear to make it last
- Everything you need to know about running shoes
- Finding the perfect sports bra
- How to pack for an international race
- The best fitness apps
- Running safety tips
What to Eat and Drink
- Eating for workouts
- What to eat when training for a marathon
- Eating for your best workout
- The best foods for runners
- DIY pre-workout energy bites
- How to make your own all-natural sports drink
How to Stay Motivated
- Setting unrealistic expectations vs. just being realistic
- How to think like an athlete
- Real fit women to look up to
- Progress, not perfection
- How to work out in the morning without it being miserable
- The best inspirational quotes
Tunes to Jam to
- Songs about running
- Songs to add to your running playlist
- 10 songs to love yo’self
- FBG on Spotify
- Sick of music? Try an audiobook
- Or a podcast!
Best Online Running Communities
What is our beginner’s guide to running missing? Have any more questions? Let us know in the comments and we’ll try to answer them all and add to this guide as needed! —Jenn
Comments
Great info! I like a mixture of tips and real-life stories. I just published a book of my running misadventures in an attempt to inspire hesitant runners. It’s called Confessions of an Unlikely Runner and it’s available on Amazon here!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014OKNOS6/
Maybe adding a list of motivational books would be nice? (Born to Run, Running Like a Girl, etc.)
That’s a good idea, DC Dana!
—FBG Jenn
I loved reading this. Amazing inspiration to get going on my new fitness plan!!!!! I need to keep track of what you’re posting! A girl needs motivation! 😀 haha
Stretch!! Just a few dynamic stretches at the beginning, and some cooldown stretching at the end of each run can prevent injuries that can derail you from your program and your goals. Always wear proper running shoes to avoid-fungal-nail-infection
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