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So you’ve made the decision and want to start running on a regular basis? That’s awesome, if done right you’ll love your new hobby for years to come. If you’re not yet sure if running is for you, maybe some posts of the Inspiration section might clear things up.

So welcome to the club of runners 🙂 I know from personal experience that the start of something new is always the hardest part. That’s why I try to give you tips to make it as easy as possible for you to get going. I’ve collected some posts on this topic below:

How To Start Running: Your First Week
How To Not Get Bored When Running Alone
The Way To Your First 5K

If you were a runner before and wanna go back to a regular running habit, check out this post:

7 Tips To Get Back Running After The Winter Slump

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In my opinion your main focus in the beginning should be to familiarize your body with regular exercise. It’s great to be motivated but the first weeks you need to build your training volume slowly and have an eye on injury prevention. I recommend you to read this article carefully:

10 Secrets That Help You Prevent Injuries

Running for me is not just running. The more you run the more you need to be careful about nutrition, stretching or getting enough sleep. As you increase your mileage this post might be helpful:

10 Habits You Should Consider As A Runner

If any of these articles was of some help for you, it would be awesome if you could share it with your friends. This would help keep this project going.

In case you miss something here head over to the Contact page and leave drop me a mail or a ask your specific question. I’m always happy to help and get some feedback from my readers!

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Do you really need a reason to run? If so check out this post for instant motivation.
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A lot of runners get injured every year. Often despite injury prevention measures. And often it happens soon before a race. Here's how to come back strong.
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Have you ever wondered why so many people run regularly? I sure have! Here are the reasons why I think running has become such a mass phenomenon.
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When you go to a race you wanna focus on running. But there's much more you need to have an eye on. For that reason, prepare yourself with this checklist.
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