r/beginnerrunning is a subreddit with 148k 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, training help, discussion, 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
: "I ran 7 miles without stopping!"
61 posts
#2
New Runner Advice
: "Ran my first 8k today to celebrate 1 year alcohol free!"
49 posts
#3
Training Help
: "Trouble analyzing my own running video—am I overstriding?"
14 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Kids are crazy"
13 posts
#5
Couch to 5K
: "Ran a sub 40 5K was not able to do 200 meters of running just a year ago."
8 posts
#6
Injury Prevention
: "New to running - Low cadence, looking for tips to improve it"
7 posts
#7
Motivation Needed
: "1st 5k now on to my 10k"
5 posts
#8
First Race Prep
: "What do I eat the morning of a 5k?"
4 posts
#9
Running Challenges
: "Me: I’m running my first 5k today! The Universe:…."
4 posts
#10
Recovery
: "one bad run affects my mood so much"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/beginnerrunning
Yearly
+53k members(56.1%)
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Last updated: July 25, 2026