r/beginnerrunning is a subreddit with 158k members. The community frequently discusses running, training, 5k, struggling, and injury, and they frequently recommend/review running shoes, running app, and running shoe, and the most common flair used is training progress, new runner advice, discussion, training help, and couch to 5k.
Welcome to r/beginnerrunning!
A supportive community dedicated to helping new runners get started. Whether you're looking for beginner-friendly running programs, nutrition tips, race reports, or just some motivation to lace up your shoes - we’ve got you covered. Ask questions, share progress, and run at your own pace.
Popular Topics in r/beginnerrunning
#1
Running
201 posts
#2
Training
62 posts
#3
5k
58 posts
#4
Struggling
50 posts
#5
Injury
48 posts
#6
Shoes
31 posts
#7
Beginner
28 posts
#8
Run
27 posts
#9
Half Marathon
22 posts
#10
Looking
20 posts
Products Discussed in r/beginnerrunning
Running Shoes
43 reviews
#1
ASICS
4.7★ from 12 reviews
#2
Brooks
4.8★ from 9 reviews
#3
Nike
4.3★ from 4 reviews
Running App
26 reviews
#1
Runna
5.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
Strava
3.8★ from 5 reviews
#3
Nike
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Running Shoe
20 reviews
#1
Saucony
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
ASICS
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#3
Asics
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/beginnerrunning
#1
Training Progress
: "Today I finished my first 5K race in 25:33 (PB) 🔥"
52 posts
#2
New Runner Advice
: "Question for the morning runners"
36 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Can I rant about run-fluencers?"
11 posts
#4
Training Help
: "Second run :)"
10 posts
#5
Couch to 5K
: "Did a 5k with my mom before work today"
9 posts
#6
Motivation Needed
: "First 10k race today!"
8 posts
#7
Injury Prevention
: "My shins start feeling sore after I run for just a little while"
8 posts
#8
First Race Prep
: "I have my first full marathon next week!"
4 posts
#9
Recovery
: "First time getting sick since consistently running. How do I get back?"
3 posts
#10
Pacing Tips
: "Is sub-4 possible?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/beginnerrunning
Yearly
+55k members(53.3%)
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Last updated: September 21, 2026