About

Start Running Guide is a small, independent guide to running for beginners. It is written for ordinary readers who want clear, practical answers without wading through forums or sales pages.

What you will find

Every article here is short by design and aims to answer one question well. We cover We cover everything a brand-new runner needs: how to get started safely with the run/walk method, pacing and breathing techniques to keep you going, injury prevention, and choosing your first pair of running shoes. We add new articles steadily rather than all at once, so the library grows over time.

Who writes this

The site is written and edited by a small team with hands-on experience in running for beginners. We are not a brand, a shop, or an affiliate network pretending to be a magazine. We do not sell products, and nothing here is sponsored.

Our approach

We test what we can, read widely, and write only about things we actually understand. Where experts disagree, we say so. Where we are uncertain, we tell you that too. The goal is the first useful answer — enough to act on, with a pointer to deeper reading when you want it.

What this site is not

This is not professional advice tailored to your exact situation. Nothing on this site is medical advice — if you have any health concerns or haven’t exercised in a while, please check with your doctor before you start running. For anything with real stakes, consult a qualified professional.

Feedback

Spotted an error or want to suggest a topic? Use the contact page. We read everything and reply when we can.