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r/AdvancedRunning is a subreddit with 455k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size, and has high activity.
Discussion about advanced training, racing, tactics, elite running, support, advice, and more.
"Advanced" Running is NOT based on your level or race times. It's for individuals with the mindset of improving their running performance, whether they are competitive athletes, experienced runners, or enthusiasts looking to take their running to the next level.
This is an actively moderated community, please review the rules/FAQ/wiki, and use the stickied Q&As for short questions/requests.
Popular Themes in r/AdvancedRunning
#1
Advice Requests
: "Why does it take me almost 2 miles for my body to feel good in a workout?"
12 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Gel packs and music, a small rant."
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Tool to convert text workouts into structured Garmin workouts (no login needed)"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/AdvancedRunning
#1
Training
: "Race Report & Training Summary: Finally Cracking Sub16 on 5000m"
80 posts
#2
Running
: "He started Running in his 50s. He’s now 80—and still Running 100+ mile ultras."
58 posts
#3
Marathon
: "3 Marathons in 13 days"
51 posts
#4
Race
: "Race Report - Boston 2025 - aka I Become a Pftiz Convert (Pfitz 18/70)"
29 posts
#5
Shoes
: "Why do people warm up for races in different Shoes?"
16 posts
#6
Injury
: "BMO Vancouver Marathon - Big PB Despite Injury Riddled Block"
14 posts
#7
Boston
: "Boston is FAST. Don't be fooled."
12 posts
#8
Report
: "Race Report - Boston Marathon 2025"
10 posts
#9
Race Report
: "Race Report: Boston Marathon (1st) 2025 - "The Long and Winding Road" to Sub-2:30"
9 posts
#10
Pace
: "3 marathons in 13 days"
9 posts
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