7 Mistakes ALL New Runners Will Make!

Are there any mistakes we missed off our list? Let us know 🤔

“Get your kit on” is great advice. It’s so much easier to motivate yourself for a run when you’re dressed for it. 😅

not often are such videos so true. I got every Tipp in this video in my first Year of running as well and every one helped so much. Thanks for the video. Hopefully its helps me getting my friends into running as well.

Good timing, started running 5 weeks ago. Worst thing so far is knees from lack of glute strength. #1 Too much too soon. YES #2 Cheap shoes. YES Went and got properly fitted and bought some Gaviota 5's after my knee issues. #3 Making every run faster. GUILTY! #4 Eating and drinking the wrong things before a run. I don't hydrate enough and don't eat properly atm. #5 Wrong clothing. PASS I'm finally doing something right. #6 Lack of variety. I do the same route at the same time at the same pace. OMG!! #7 Not listening to your body. At least I do this. When my knees started hurting I had to take a break to recover. I bought good shoes a few days later and went got some professional help with my aches and pains. This sport is getting expensive but it's something I'm really enjoying and trying to learn all I can.

3:55 first laugh of the day, thanks! :D

Great advice. Even a small injury can set your progress back 6 months

I've done all of them plus walked when I could have run, hobbled around on a hip and knee niggle, not replacing shoes in due time, and fearing the opinions of those around me. Starting is hard, but when you start seeing gains, that makes it worth a lot.

No 7 is the best tip I need!

Put your kit on is great advice, definitely the difference between; I'm not sure and I'm ready to go.

I did a few of these. The main one being too much too soon. I just enjoyed it so much!!! Was quite the surprise for everyone, because I'm rather exercise adverse. Anyhow, borderline injury niggle recovered, then tweeted my calf at work, then came down with a virus. Going from the great feeling of runs, to being sore and ill and miserable, is quite the flip! As soon as I'm well enough, I will be back out, doing way less to start with with. Lesson learned. A short n sweet run is farcbetter better than none!

#coachescorner Loved this vid and very timely too. I've booked on to my first triathlon ( super sprint ) in August for a 51st birthday present to myself. The running bit worries me the most. My arch has collapsed in my right foot and I also have arthritis in my toes. Up until six months ago I had difficulty walking. Do you guys have any advice on building up slowly I.e strengthing the muscles and tendons of that area? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Would love a video on how to get back into training after injury / illness etc. Especially for beginners it might be really helpful! I started running a little over a year ago, managed to pretty much remain injury-free, but recently had to take a few weeks off due to low blood pressure. Trying to take it easy, staying below my MAF heart rate for the most part, but some more advice will be much appreciated!

FACTS!

well i failed at the first one. It had only been 3 months since I started training for my first Ironman 70.3 and already got the shin splints and possible stress fracture as well. Hoping for a fast recovery

I just started running and I lean forward immensely... It's even worse when I get tired. I feel like I'm the left side of a very low triangle. Is this wrong, and if yes, why? And more importantly, how could I fix this? Keep in mind that I haven't done sports in 5 years or so and am a true beginner when it comes to running.

Made all of em

5/7 for me :)

Add that running without a device such as a smart watch or headphones. Running au natural (please use clothing) can connect you with your elements and clear the mind. Not everything needs to be put on Strava. Your body will know.

Getting caught up in Zone 2 and forgetting other Zones..

I started way too fast. Now I have knee pain 😢