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r/AdvancedRunning is a subreddit with 456k 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?"
18 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Would a website that shows you all the (synthetic outdoor) running tracks near you be useful?"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Gel packs and music, a small rant."
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/AdvancedRunning
#1
Training
: "Race Report & Training Summary: Finally Cracking Sub16 on 5000m"
67 posts
#2
Marathon
: "3 Marathons in 13 days"
42 posts
#3
Running
: "He started Running in his 50s. He’s now 80—and still Running 100+ mile ultras."
27 posts
#4
Race
: "Race Report & Training Summary: Finally Cracking Sub16 on 5000m"
19 posts
#5
Shoes
: "Why do people warm up for races in different Shoes?"
18 posts
#6
General
: "Saturday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for June 28, 2025"
14 posts
#7
Discussion
: "Thursday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for May 29, 2025"
13 posts
#8
Injury
: "BMO Vancouver Marathon - Big PB Despite Injury Riddled Block"
11 posts
#9
Pace
: "3 marathons in 13 days"
8 posts
#10
Report
: "Race Report: Fargo Marathon — PR the hard way"
7 posts
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+23k members(5.3%)
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