Starting running as a beginner does not need to be intimidating. This guide shows you how to begin with the run walk method, build confidence, stay motivated, and make running feel doable in real life. You will finish with a simple plan and a clear reason to keep going.
This year the Adidas Adizero EVO SL has blown up, with many runners now having it as part of their rotation due to it being describer as a great all-rounder. And I don’t know about you, but I think it looks lovely as well. I’ve put 600km into the Adidas Adizero Evo SL this year, using it for everything from 5K races to a 24-hour ultra. This isn’t a first-impressions post, it’s what the shoe is like once the novelty has worn off, the foam has settled, and real mileage has happened.
Training chat, kit reviews, and training programmes without the waffle. Footnotes is for runners of any pace or ability who’d rather be out there than reading about it.
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If you have ever Googled “running gear for beginners” and immediately felt like you needed to remortgage your house for some carbon plated shoes and sunglasses that make you look like Cyclops from X-Men…you are not alone.
This guide will help show you the essentials, what will make things easier, and what is genuinely optional. We’ve also linked some of our favourites depending on your budget!