am a general runner rather than a beginner as I have been running on and off for the last couple of years and done a couple of 10k races... I want to increase my distance pretty soon as there is a 10-miler I'm interested in at the end of the month

I have been dabling with running for a while now, and have decided to get into it more serioulsy. I ran (or more accuratly walked/shuffled) round the Glasgwo Half-marathon last weekend in 2:45, which although slow, was 10 mins quicker than I did it 3 years ago. I now want to spen...

Started running again after a 10 year break! Just reaching end of the the Beginners progamme from here and running just over 5k according to app on my phone in 30 mins. So thought I would have a bash at the local Parkrun for a variety of reasons

I meant 2003 of course ! Hi LS - this is the beginners forum so you might get a better response from general or URWFRC.

Morning Plodpals Silly me I've put it in General. Doh.Will Start a new one in beginners.

(yawn)Morning plodders yawnBisonthe plodders are on Beginners not on General petwhich is a shame cos this is a much better song than the one on Beginners cheers flrit's one big learning curve for us newbies!

I just posted a new thread on General instead of the beginners forum? How do I shift it, or please can you do it for me? Thanks Sorted it - re-posted in the right place.

Real beginner - not fit,over the last couple of months started walking to build stamina,lose weight and generally to feel better in myself.Wish now to progress to running short distances.

I'd love to hear from other beginners to share stories and tips and generally support eachother through what is quite a difficult time...I'm based in London.

I'm interested in running as a beginner and maintaning fitness. Have previously run but generally give up as I start to eager and end up with an injury and not having the ability to walk after one night's running!! too much enthusiasm, too little