r/TurtleRunners
7k members
r/TurtleRunners is a subreddit with 7k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses running, run, turtle, marathon, and discussion.
A place for back of the pack (or slower than “average”) runners to talk about running, and all the quirks that come with a turtle pace. Don’t care about getting faster? Fine by us. 🐢
Popular Themes in r/TurtleRunners
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Feeling extremely demotivated after slow runs :("
5 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Did a thing"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Best app for walk/run"
2 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "I (29F) have been running consistently for 2 years and my heart rate is still ridiculously high. How to improve this?"
2 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "Second run back after race weekend. Chicago Marathon will be here before you know it. If anyone would like to donate any amount would be appreciated."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/TurtleRunners
#1
Running
: "Getting started early with training. Running for Imerman Angels at the 2026 Chicago marathon. https://imermanangels.donordrive.com/participant/Ronald-Stephens"
47 posts
#2
Run
: "My Running clinic banned "just", and here's why you should too!"
41 posts
#3
Turtle
: "Did that in Turtle fashion ! 🐢 "
23 posts
#4
Marathon
: "Gearing up for a 6 1/2 hour Marathon"
20 posts
#5
Discussion
18 posts
#6
First
17 posts
#7
Training
: "Half marathon Training, strava buddy?"
17 posts
#8
Half Marathon
: "Joshua Tree Half Marathon"
17 posts
#9
5k
: "Sub 40min 5k"
12 posts
#10
Shoes
: "Pretty proud of this one. Took the new Shoes out for a test. Grade- A"
9 posts
Flair Used in r/TurtleRunners
#1
Advice
: "5K today. Expecting to come in last. "
11 posts
#2
Race Report
: "Finisher - 13.1 miles! My first half!"
5 posts
#3
Discussion
: "For any discouraged by pace…. just keep going"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/TurtleRunners
Yearly
+804 members(12.6%)
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Last updated: October 21, 2026