New Runner Looking for Support

Hello! I'm just getting back into running, trying to get through a 10km program (10km is the goal at the end, I'm not running that yet!) I really like "Run like a girl" on Facebook, they're always posting amazing pics and good tips... Good luck!

Welcome to running!! Just make sure you don't increase your weekly mileage by more than 10% per week.

For social aspects, you might see if there are any local running groups in your area. You can find them through internet search or your local specialty running stores. There's one in my area that does a weekly 4 mile run and meets for food and drinks afterwards.

You also might want to look into doing some races. You can start with a 5K and go from there. I find the racing aspect keeps me motivated and I'm constantly working toward new goals instead of just running for exercise. Plus, they are super fun!!

Have fun!!

Hello, I am a new runner, currently training for Disney's Princess Half Marathon in Feb.

I had been running just for myself for a couple years but didn't start running competitively until just this spring. Finding and sticking to a plan I liked has been paramount to my success in not only completing the races, but doing quite well in my age group, especially given my relative inexperience. I've had success following the fastest 5K program from Women's Running Magazine's website: http://womensrunning.competitor.com/ and I'm in week 9 of 12 of the fastest 10K. I find these programs to vary enough day to day to not get monotonous, and I can definitely feel myself improving. Just remember not to increase your distance too much too soon--a general rule is 10% or less more to your mileage each week--so that you don't increase your risk of injury. Good luck and let me know if you pick one of their programs!