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The original was posted on /r/running by /u/drill_n_chill on 2025-10-26 18:11:22+00:00.

Hey everyone 👋

I’m 28F and pretty new to running, though I’ve been active for a while. I do yoga, strength training a few times a week, and usually hit around 10K steps daily. Running, however, always felt like something I wanted to get good at someday — and ultimately, I’d love to run a marathon one day (though that feels very far off right now!).

I’ve just started running every other day. My most recent run was 1 km in about 9:42, with an average cadence of 145 spm and average heart rate around 155 bpm — my Apple Watch (SE 2nd gen) rated the effort as moderate. I’m not chasing pace right now; I’m focusing on form, breathing, and just building the habit.

My short-term goal is to be able to comfortably run 5–10K by December. I’ve read about cadence, breathing techniques, and easy runs, but I’d love to hear from actual runners: • What mistakes did you make early on that you’d avoid now? • What helped you build endurance or improve your mindset? • Were there any small changes (gear, warm-ups, mental cues, etc.) that made a big difference for you? • And how did you stay patient when progress felt slow?

Right now, I’m just trying to be consistent while learning to enjoy running itself. Would love to hear your experiences and lessons from your early days — what helped you go from someone who runs occasionally to someone who feels like a runner.

Thanks in advance for sharing your stories — they’re super motivating for beginners like me! 🏃‍♀️💫