Beginner Runner

56: Solving Beginner Runner Breathing Problems by Making Running Easier

In this episode, Coach Deb explains why breathing feels so difficult for new runners and introduces a high cadence technique that greatly reduces effort. She also cover

55: From Walking to Running, a Beginner's Journey to Running Success

In this episode Deb provides a reassuring overview of the journey to becoming a lifelong runner. She'll describe the three main segments of the journey, providing insight

54: Beginner Runner Secret: Walk First. Run a Little. Gradually Do More.

What if the best way to become a runner is not to start by running? In this episode of the Beginner Runner Podcast, coach Debbie Voiles shares a simple path for true begi

53: How to Start Running for Extreme Beginners with No Fitness and No Experience

Anybody can become a runner, but there is a right way, a process that always works, and a wrong way. Sadly, many runners fail to discover that right process, the method t

52: Advice from Well-Meaning Experienced Runners

Runners are the best people, always ready to help beginners, but sometimes they forget to consider what is appropriate for the new runner at that particular time in their

51: Do You Worry That You Can't Run, That You Can't Become a Runner?

Virtually anyone can run, can become a runner, but there is a right way to start running, and there are several common, deal-breaking mistakes. A beginner runner needs to

50: Listener Question, What If I Struggle With Motivation?

The life of a runner requires a daily dose of motivation. While veteran runners may sometimes struggle, beginner runners more frequently find their mojo is missing, and t

49: How Many Days to Run When 6 Months Into Running

The last episode answered the listener question, "How many days should I run?" That answered the question for someone at the very beginning of their running journey, but

48: Beginner Runner Question: How Often Should I Run?

Getting this right will make the beginner runner's journey much easier, much more comfortable, and lead to health instead of injuries. In this episode, Deb explains how o

47: Do This in 2020 to Prepare to Become a Runner in 2021

As we finish 2020, we need to do the right things to prepare to make 2021 a powerful, postivie year, despite the pandemic. For sure, 2020 has been dreadful by all measu

46: How to Overcome Beginner Runner Struggles

A beginner runner's success or failure often hinges on being able to manage several key aspects of running training. In this episode, I discuss beginner runner struggles.

45: Beginner Runner Class, Day 10, Diagnostic Test, Evaluation and Implementation

This is the last day of the quick-start beginner runner series, the day you take the diagnostic test, which will provide the evaluation which will give you the needed inf

44: Beginner Runner Village Class, Day 9, Turtle Power

I've heard the phrase, 'turtle power,' for years, always from slower runners, usually in an upbeat, positive way, an "I'm fine with that" way, but sometimes they utter he

43: Beginner Runner Class, Day 8, Running for Weight Loss

Weight loss – or management – plays a role in the life of virtually every runner. Either they start running to lose weight or they've already lost weight, and they want t

42: Become a Runner Class Day 7: Injury Prevention

When beginner runners don't succeed, it's usually the result of one of two problems: They get injured and conclude their bodies can't handle it. They don't enjoy runnin

41: Become a Runner Class, Day 6: Warming Up and Walking Paces

Many beginner runners don't warm-up because they think the only reason to warm-up is to prepare to run fast; they know they don't run fast, so they skip the warm-up. That

40: Become a Runner Class, Day 5: Breathing

The single most common beginner runner complaint I hear is that they can't breathe. Often new runners say they struggle to breathe because they feel like they're breathin

39: Become a Runner Class, Day 4: Running Form

It's not unusual for coaches of beginner runners to disregard form in lieu of total emphasis on building endurance. I believe the opposite is the far better, more effecti

38: Become a Runner Class, Day 3: Running Schedules

You need a plan, a running plan. You wouldn't set out on a road trip without a map because the chances of arriving at your destination, assuming you hadn't been there b

37: Become a Runner Class, Day 2, Beginner Runner Motivation

Every runner of every level needs a constant stream of motivation, but if you're thinking that's harder for beginner runners, you would be right. The fact is that once