Beginner Friendly
Guided sessions for runners starting from walk-run level.
Built for beginners
Everything you need to start strong
Simple Weekly Plans
Easy schedules to help you build consistency without burnout.
First Race Ready
Support for your first 5K, 10K, and beyond.
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All guides →Beginner guides that keep things simple
First steps01
How to Start Running
A practical beginner guide to building your first running habit without overdoing it.
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Month one02
What to Do in Your First Month
A simple first-month framework for building consistency, handling rest days, and avoiding common beginner mistakes.
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First race03
How to Train for Your First 5K
A beginner-friendly approach to getting ready for your first 5K without overcomplicating training.
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All majors →Races every runner should know
World Marathon Major
Tokyo Marathon
One of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, famous for impeccable organisation, passionate crowds, and a fast city course through Tokyo.
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World Marathon Major
Boston Marathon
The world's oldest annual marathon, held every Patriots' Day since 1897. Boston is the only Major that requires a qualifying time.
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World Marathon Major
London Marathon
One of the world's biggest marathons, famous for its iconic route past London landmarks, incredible charity culture, and a uniquely supportive atmosphere.
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East London
Buffalo City Marathon
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Golden Gate Dino Trail Run
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MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon
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MNS Attorneys Carnival City Marathon
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Highveld 4-in-1 Marathon
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Rhodes Quality Half-Marathon
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All news →Latest from the running world
Adidas Cracks 100 Grams: Inside the Pro Evo 3, the Shoe Behind London's Sub-2
Adidas dropped its first sub-100-gram marathon racer, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, on April 25. Two days later, Sabastian Sawe wore it to run 1:59:30 in London. We unpack the 97g build, the $500 price tag, and why it'll be near-impossible to buy.
Sawe Smashes World Record as Two Men Break Two Hours in London
Sabastian Sawe became the first man to break two hours in a record-eligible marathon, running 1:59:30 to win London. Yomif Kejelcha also went sub-2 in 1:59:41. Tigst Assefa defended her women's title with a women-only world record of 2:15:41.
Korir Breaks Boston Course Record as Lokedi Defends 130th Title
John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record in 2:01:52, Sharon Lokedi defended her women's title, and Zouhair Talbi ran the fastest marathon ever by an American man on the 130th edition of the race.