5 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Runner | Common Mistakes 

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My top tip: Don't look directly into his eyes

1. warm up 2. correct shoe sizing 3. slow not fast - do not run too quickly 4. record your runs 5. correct clothing

Visit the toilet before heading out.

I run long distances. My tips are make sure you go to the toilet before leaving and never compare yourself to other people. You are only trying to improve your own levels.👍

Tell yourself that you’re not tired and you will feel less tired. It may sound weird, but it works!

Those eyes stare straight into my soul

It's okay to blink brother.

Don’t run too much too soon. Running gains come quickly in the beginning, and so will injury if you’re not careful! #bekindbehappyrunwell

Don’t just run, strength train too. Once I started adding strength into my routine my back pain went away and my running got better. Also unless you’re trying to win races, forget trying to max out on speed. I started running slower and trying to stay in my fat burn zone when running. It’s all made a huge difference for me

My own issue, Pride! Don’t worry if you have to walk to keep your HR down.

I just started so I speed walk and than run for 1min. I do 5miles that not a lot for some but I’m overweight and I’m proud I’m able to do 5miles

6. Breathing technique 7. Running posture These two additional tips really put a significant results when you're doing it right. Thank you for your tips sir and I find it very useful to those are embarking in running as one of the exercises.

I wish I only knew one thing - the importance of building proper leg and core strength before actually trying to run. Unfortunately nobody talks about this, but to me it was a game changer, especially since I am in my 50s and lost a lot of strengths through decades of office lifestyle. Trying to run on weak legs was never satisfying, but after I spent several month building strength in muscles and joints instead of actually running, running now feels almost like flying.

My top tip: just enjoy it! It sounds a bit cliche but since I started focusing more on this and less on my stats my mental well being had improved massively.

For beginner, I recommend to incorporate this two type of runs Session 1) just start with 2km. The aim here is to be able to run without stopping. Session 2) long run. Start with 5-6km. Do a run/walk strategy. The goal here is to be able to finish the distance Good luck!

Just subscribed. A year ago I started jogging, at first I could do 50 yards and had to stop. I kept going out, now I can run for 90 mins, stop start, and cover 8 miles. My shoes are terrible, I have no running gear just old footy shorts, cotton T shirts and tennis socks. I'm 66, and when I was 13 I won the school cross country for my year. I've lost 15 kgms in the last 12 months. 2 more kgms to go I'm off to town now to see if I can get a decent pair of running shoes, and some running gear. My aim is to do next year's Hastings half marathon, and get an intermediate time for the 5k. Your 5 tips really made sense to me, like the warm up, I never do it I just start running. Etc, etc. So thanks...I'm enjoying the journey.

After you got started with running with your first pair of shoes, get a second pair of shoes from a different manufacturer. Always have at least two pairs of shoes from different brands. Wear them alternating. This distributes and thus lessens stress on your body. Clothing: If you go out and feel just a little bit cold you are dressed appropriate. GoreTex Wind Stopper shirts where a game changer for me. Phenomenal in temperature regulation. Especially I don't get cold when I am quite sweaty at the end of a run.

Loki teaching us how to run properly. It’s his “glorious purpose”…

Rehydrate and eat after your run even if you don’t feel like it. At the beginning after then longer runs my energy was always down for the rest of the day because I waited too long before taking in energy again.

Previous year i started running in the lockdown. I ran 5k in 30 min. This week i ran for the first time 5k in 20 min. Im proud of myself that I hit a record like that. Running is easy so don’t make it too hard💪🏻

Make sure you start to hydrate hours before the running & re-hydrate again after running. It really helps you feel energised when you run & much less fatigued after. Especially once you start thinking of increasing your time or distance.

Good tips, my main is too have patience, running is a very long game, and that's perhaps one of the best things about it.

Thank you for this video. I recently started running. I've run before back in 2016, I had got up to running 4.5miles. Then I was diagnosed with Cancer, finished treatment, gained weight, still have residual minor issues. So i decided to start from scratch. I'm older and a little worn. So I want to approach this time starting with good habits, form and such. I'm having the hardest time finding the right shoe. I'm slow as a turtle but am enjoy the adventure.

Smile! That might sound pathetic but it often has an impact as you might feel much lighter and more energetic!

BLINK for god sake

Slow not fast is one of the pieces of advice that I give to new runners also. People think that I'm sprinting the whole time I'm running and think they need to as well or else they're not really running. Not sure where this mindset came from though it's widespread. Haha.

Great video! I HATE being cold, but the advice 'dress for the second mile' really helped me dress properly. The biggest thing that helped my running was SLOW DOWN! Running was always done as fast as I could sustain, and as a result, I'd often need to hit my asthma inhaler, and the following day be so sore or ouchy that I could only run every other day. I slowed down, tripled my distance, doubled my runs per week, and only need my inhaler on race days! Sorry, one more... choose a challenging goal that excites you. Whether that's a race, a PB, etc. Training becomes so much more enjoyable and exciting when you're training for something you're passionate about..

Nice list! My top tip is don't compare yourself to other runners, have fun! I just got back into running after a long lay off. I am 64 now and my training pace is 12min miles. I just ran my local community Saturday fun run today. I did 4 miles at 12 min pace. Other guys did 8 miles at 7 minute pace. Don't compare, have fun!

I started running recently and have been doing running/walking intervals and slowly ramping up to fully running. I really love it, it makes me feel so happy and proud of myself. These are great tips, thank you!!

I’m far from an experienced runner but my top tip would be: play the right music. It makes such a massive difference! Find playlists that you like listening to, that feature energetic or motivational songs. It’ll keep you distracted and encourage you to move faster. Make sure to switch between playlists too.

I laughed out loud when you talked about running too quickly at 3:05. That was hilarious!

Big one for me: Have at least 2-3 shoes in your rotation. Vary cushioning, stack height etc. I think this is an important but often overlooked way to help avoid injury.

Spent 25 minutes gazing at the thumbnail trying to see if I could work out what I shouldn’t be doing without watching the video

As a new runner I've been walking 2 miles and then running a mile then walking a bit until I catch my breath than run the rest of the other mile until I get home. It's been hard but I've already lost 2 lbs my first week of jogging. It's all about consistency.

Man this guys looking into my soul

I've been running for 15 yrs, mostly trails and mountains, various distances. Best thing I ever did was to start foam rolling my calves before runs. Game changer. You'll certainly never regret it!

Learn to drink while running early on! It will help when you start to run longer runs. I only started to bring drinks when I managed to run 1 hour + runs and it always gave me cramps

Warm up is so important. I never used to as I'd read it could affect the run/cause injury. My knees started hurting so I simultaneously strengthened the muscle surrounding the knee and stretched all my muscles. No knee pain!

As a beginner runner I wish I had found these tips a few weeks earlier, however I can confirm they are very important. I naturally started recording my runs and noticed I was doing too much too soon and as soon as I paced myself I noticed massive improvements almost immediately.

I ride my bike first and my legs and body are ready to go. I take a little break after I ride my bike. I ride for at least 15 minutes sometimes an hour It’s so easy to ride before I run my body is ready to go!!!!

Glide when you run. It reduces the impact on your legs and knees. Fatigue doesn’t set in as fast and you build stamina.

Good tips! Definitely things I've learned since I started running more within the last year :) aside from dressing appropriately and going to a specialized running store for fitted running shoes, I find it easier to have an enjoyable run when I have a good audiobook, playlist, route, or something to make my run more exciting. Oh! And also dont worry about your speed. The number one thing is to just get out there and run at whatever pace you feel most comfortable at!

Set small goals! This has always helped me to stay motivated and make incremental progress

OMG, I've been running for 20 years and didn't know some of this stuff. I've been struggeling with not putting on too much. I am always so hot. This tip about adding 10 degrees is gold. Thank you!

Agree with all of these and I’m definitely in the camp that finds the first couple of km hard because I haven’t warmed up! I think a lot of people run in that grey zone between easy and hard without realising-it’s so easy to do. My tip would be to never forget that you don’t improve when you’re actually out running but when you recover. Reminds me to always have a day off between runs!

Thanks for the video! For me the "start slow" running tip is probably the most important one! Am currently on hold cause I have a knee injury, really likely that I got it by training with too much intensity. So yeah, you learn a lot from making mistakes 🙌

Ive been running for 5years now..and all youve said is true..my colleagues taught me all those when I first started running.

BIG THANKS 2 Marc!!! I was told to use those silly toe running shoes for beginning for they train the right stride, strike and foot placements. Not sure as I always fall off the exercise horse due to house projects, college, kids & work

My tip is you can run whatever you want. You just have to believe you can. You are not tired, it doesnt matter you didnt sleep or ate well, this right here cam be the fastest,longest and best run of your life.

Do cross training, strength training and HIIT. It boosts your overall running progress as well as experience.

Some great tips. When just starting out, a running buddy is also a very useful tip. Always that little bit more enjoyable sharing the experience with a friend.

This is my tip....Dont let the internet mess around with your brain.

My #1 tip is form. Make sure you're running correctly. It can make an enormous difference in you pace, endurance, confidence, and keep you injury free. Plus, the more I pay attention to my form, the less time I'm thinking about fatigue or other negative thoughts. Concentrating on your form can be meditative and clear your mind of everything else, and, once you get to know your body and how It runs better,, you can adjust your muscle groups that you're using to increase your distance, or your stride, or your cadence. You can also avoid many different types of injuries by ensuring your form is as natural yet efficient as possible.

Just started running. Playing a couple sports in high school, I can tell you, running has already helped me. All I can say is thank you for the tips! I’ll continue my running journey!

I'm so glad I watched this video!! Even my easy runs had my heartrate up to 90% of my max. I will be trying to accumulate most of my volume at 75% from now on.

I definitely over dressed for the winter in the beginning, now on cold days I just put on a long sleeved base layer top and a t-shirt on top and the same with the lower body, nothing bulky. Also it took me a while to find a shoe I can honestly say best suits my feet and running style, everyone is different so what's a great shoe for the RU-vidr may not necessarily be great for you, also unless you're swimming in cash don't try to buy the latest and greatest, just buy shoes released in prior years. But most importantly just get out there as often as you can at your pace, don't beat yourself up because you're not clocking your favorite RU-vidr's time or pace. The key thing is to compete with yourself.

If something hurts while running, stop running and dont try to finish it. Walk back home slowly or it gets worse. Its something i learned the not so pleasant way.

I’ve been running for 2 months now and I’ve been doing quite good. My furthest is 8 miles in 1 hour and I enjoy it, I get to listen to music and exercise.

I've been running for 15 years and your tips are bang on! One additional tip I have is at about 15 degrees Celsius I’ll ware shorts and a t-shirt but also take a pair of gloves to keep my fingers warm.

Thanks so much for that insightful information. 1. One key factor I have figured is knowing when to reserve your energy. for example if you are ascending up a Hill, you don't need to go quick because you will burn out immediately you reach the top of the hill. so decrease the pace on ascension. 2.The first 1km or half a Kilometer try to breath in through the 👃 nose and breath out through the mouth 👄. This allows the body to quickly get activated and allow the diaphragm to be in good connection with your general body activities such as your pace. 3. As you are running, the legs lock on a certain position because of the pace at which you are running on. so at a distance of 2km, stop and do some stretching to loosen up the body. you can do leg swings from the back to the front back and forth. you can as well do some deep squats or anything that allows the body to reset so that you can cover more kilometers. 4. Find a companion to run 🏃🏾‍♂️ with.

I am VERY new to running lol it's always been a goal of mine to do a 5k! I ran one mile all the way through yesterday and I am so excited! I can't wait to be able to do more so here I am looking for all the tips. These were great and I will def incorporate them!

Thank you for all this advice! I really enjoy the specifics about shoes.

Great tips … warm up is what I was missing and hurt my ankle. Definitely adding warm ups from now on

Learning to run slowly was a real game changer for me. Took around 1 year for me to figure that one out, I was pretty fit as well as I was doing lots of boxing.

If your a larger individual or have chafing - ultrathin hydrocolliod dressings/plasters are a life saver. Plasters that are like a second skin allow your skin to heal while you exercise by acting as a barrier reducing most friction and rubbing it feels like skin is intact, otherwise you would be spending days off exercising while skin heals or deal with extreme discomfort and bleeding they enable you to do both. While seemless moisturewick synthetic underwear helps to prevent chaffing in first place. Also control and monitor your breathing, if your breathing more than every 2 seconds chances are your hyperventilating.

Most important to my running is not to focus on all aspects of form at the same time. Some may disagree with this, but to try and get things like posture, pace, and breath consistently right at the beginning can be frustrating. Spend some time getting used to the idea of running and just feeling the motions before you start with technical details.

New phrase unlocked: "World of good"

I cannot stress enough how import is the heel of the foot and as you mention it's important for heel not to move and to be very stable but cozy! Great recommendations! Thanks bro

Thanks Marc! I’m starting with my first 5K tomorrow, I’m 62 yrs old. I appreciate these tips and the useful tips in the comments too. I’m looking forward to the race.

Great advice. Thank you

this is such a good video , all the basics you need for running well done !

Great videos, Marc. Keep it up brother!

Everytime i run i end up taking off my shoes 2/3 minutes into the running. I'm used to running barefoot 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼 I grew up running barefoot and i don't like wearing sneakers when i'm running.

I ran for a year with a shoe size slightly too small. When I bought a new pair the correct size the improvement was instantaneous. Thanks for reminding me, Top Tip. 👍

Great tips! Thank you!!

I strongly encourage weight lifting before running, particularly exercises aimed at your arches, calves/Achilles, and glutes. Especially the latter two. I am a 4:47 miler and those are the areas I have had the most injury throughout the years. Don't worry about getting super big because you probably won't. The strength in your legs may not be equal to your cardio fitness level, so I strongly encourage weight training especially before high volume.

Marcs Top Five tips: 1. warm up before your run - get some movement and activate your muscles 2. correct shoe size! - best go to your local shoeshop and get professional advice. Watch 2:03 for Marc’s personal tips. 3. Slow not fast. - don’t run too quickly and don’t get started to fast. 3:35 4. data is your friend - record your runs (with apps) f.e. to monitor your progress and feel proud of your achievements. 5. correct clothing - not too much, not too little. Get a few functional clothes. 6:03 ** You’re looking at a interesting Video and would love to take notes? Check my Favorites and find the most important points of the video summarized in my comment. Help me, by liking the comment and commenting it to tell me if it was helpful**

Wow amazing tips, this video was exactly what I needed. Thank you!

Really interesting, thanks so much Marc!

I just learned about the 80/20 training. You referred to starting and perhaps training at a low intensity. It was nice two hear two different opinions about this within a week.

Really good tips, even for one who is not begginer.

The 10º temperature tip is pretty nice! Thank you o/

Great Tip! Thanks for sharing!

Definitely get the right shoe! Gait analysis and a bit of professional insight before blind purchasing (also don’t buy a shoe just because someone else says so)

i would recommend eyewear when it is sunny, windy or cold. Also, gloves when it is cold.

Hi Marc, your advice is very helpful. Thank you so much:)

I’m gonna start running and currently I’m in 9th grade and I’m awfully sick of being the one who always falls behind despite the fact that my legs are over 25 inches. People say I should quit and I’m going to start my journey, thank you for the advice!

Some good tips in there!

Super helpful! Shoe sizing is my biggest issue

Totally agree with all these points but one important thing worth mentioning regarding the data. Don’t become overly focused and obsessed with your Strava feed and how you’re doing compared to everyone else. 80% of runs should be easy and your easy pace is not necessarily the same as someone else’s easy pace. No one cares how fast your easy runs are! If you want to stay healthy don’t push it just to look more impressive.

wonderful stuff !

My tip: don't gain more than 10% in distance per week of your former total (weekly)!

Thank you very much! You just addressed all my concerns

Went from not running to running 4 miles in an hour and I got bursitis that knocked me out for almost a year. Start slow and warm up!!! It’s soooooo important! Finally getting back into running again 🫶🏻

Music, music, music to keep you going and motivated! And when you feel lazy and don’t want to go out, talk yourself into doing a shorter/lighter run (better short than nothing!) and pride will do the rest and convince you to run all the way 😉 Last but not least: I have noticed my endurance and breathing have significantly improved after switching to a plant-based diet... Thanks for the great video! 🙏👍

My biggest struggle as a running beginner is not going too hard to early. I'm in good shape due to other exercise routines that I had before I started running, so the impulse to go all out and do 45 minutes of non-stop running at full speed is very strong. But I know that running is hard on the joints, hard on the body, and I have to get my body used to that, it doesn't matter if I can run full speed ahead, I shouldn't do it. Last time I did that I got injured, and I don't want that to happen again this time around.

Had to go delete my computer historic the way he was looking at me…

Re Clothing: I keep a running log of what I wore (down to socks) / temp/ conditions (windy, humid, rainy)/ date/ and how comfy (or not) I was while running. Keeps the am befuddlement from eating into my am before work schedule. Thanks for video

What a great video quality 🚀 just realized after 5 minutes that you have around 5k subs but your quality is like 200k 🚀