"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 ...

Let’s bust a common running myth right out of the gate: You do not have to sign up for a 5K (or even a 10K) before a half marathon. Beginner runners—or those who are new to racing—can sign up for a ...

A user on X (formerly Twitter) recently asked a simple question that caused all kinds of runners to reflect on just how downright weird it can be to put one foot in front of the other for the first ...

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 ...

The week of workouts below is for SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program, our brand-new, beginner-friendly plan that will get you running 30 minutes nonstop! Here’s what you need to know to get started.

Pull out a pen and paper to stay consistent with your running routine.