r/beginnerrunning is a subreddit with 162k 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 discussion, training progress, new runner advice, training help, and motivation needed.
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
Discussion
: "How do people lose weight while running?"
14 posts
#2
Training Progress
: "Felt like sharing! 😏😏😏"
11 posts
#3
New Runner Advice
: "Coros pace 4 or Garmin 265S?"
10 posts
#4
Training Help
: "Love running - legs can’t handle it?"
8 posts
#5
Motivation Needed
: "Bad Running Day"
5 posts
#6
Couch to 5K
: "W5D3 here I come."
5 posts
#7
Injury Prevention
: "Chest pains while doing intervals"
5 posts
#8
First Race Prep
: "65-70 Min 10K Possible?"
3 posts
#9
Running Challenges
: "Trying to run everyday this month, any tips for recovery?"
2 posts
#10
Pacing Tips
: "Combat sport participants"
1 post
Member Growth in r/beginnerrunning
Yearly
+57k members(53.7%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026