r/beginnerrunning is a subreddit with 141k 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, couch to 5k, motivation needed, and discussion.
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
: "From never Running to ultra Running in 1 year"
201 posts
#2
Training
62 posts
#3
5k
: "First nonstop 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
: "Brooklyn Half Marathon Sub 2:30"
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
: "Ridiculed by others in the gc. I guess people here could appreciate more about the effort it takes to finish this run."
97 posts
#2
New Runner Advice
: "My first 10km!!!"
25 posts
#3
Couch to 5K
: "First 5k without stopping"
10 posts
#4
Motivation Needed
: "Swept :("
7 posts
#5
Discussion
: "How much of running ability is based on weight?"
6 posts
#6
Running Challenges
: "I've ran my second 10k after 2 years!!"
5 posts
#7
Training Help
: "How the HECK do I convince myself to wake up early to run?"
2 posts
#8
Trail Running
: "First ever Time outdoor running"
1 post
#9
Injury Prevention
: "My second 10k and PB :)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/beginnerrunning
Yearly
+52k members(58.9%)
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Last updated: June 11, 2026