A certified running coach explains why beginners should forget miles and pace and focus on time to build fitness, consistency ...

"I'm just not a runner." As a long-distance runner and marathoner with over 20 years of experience, I hear this all the time from beginners who assume running is a gift — you either have it or you don ...

By alternating between running and walking, you gradually build stamina and aerobic capacity, says Hayes, without physically ...

The run-walk method is often considered a training plan for beginners. But runners of all levels can benefit. By Danielle Friedman During a recent half-marathon, I was taking a walk break when a man ...

If you're starting a new running regime, it's important to strengthen your calves, hamstrings, quadriceps and glutes. These legs muscles work together to provide the power, stability and speed you ...

In Running for Weight Loss: Getting Started, Jennifer Brown and our experts explain: Tips for choosing a training plan that’s ...

Good news: starting your running journey doesn't have to require diving in head-first and sprinting for 30 minutes straight. If you’ve never been much of a runner (or you’re starting to get back into ...

Running burns calories and can support weight loss efforts. Gradually increase the intensity, frequency and duration of your runs to prevent injury. Aim for a well-rounded routine that includes ...

Being a beginner at anything can be intimidating, but so rewarding. Just ask anyone when the endorphins hit from those first few miles running. To hit your stride as a beginner runner, you don't have ...

So, you’re thinking about running. (Woo-hoo!) In order to make your new, great habit stick, make sure that you’re wearing safe and comfortable shoes made for the job. You need a pair that fits well ...

If there's one thing the best running shoes for beginners shouldn't be, it's intimidating. That's because when you start running (or start to think about starting running), it can feel like stepping ...