r/beginnerrunning is a subreddit with 165k 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 new runner advice, training progress, discussion, first race prep, and injury prevention.
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
New Runner Advice
: "Running = wellbeing ❤️"
14 posts
#2
Training Progress
: "1 month of Progress, 6 minutes off!"
13 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Completed my first-ever half marathon distance (21.1 km) today!"
5 posts
#4
First Race Prep
: "start running this year, first one down"
3 posts
#5
Injury Prevention
: "Started running, ended with knee pain"
3 posts
#6
Training Help
: "HR Zones"
2 posts
#7
Running Challenges
: "Half marathon PR"
1 post
Member Growth in r/beginnerrunning
Yearly
+58k members(54.1%)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026