Hey Reader, Tips, inspiration, more on our research study....lots to talk about this week! Let's dive in. I Started Running at 82. I'd Never Run Before. Marian Leicester started running at 82! She tried Couch to 5K first and found it too aggressive. Then she found None to Run, completed all 12 weeks without repeating a single week, and never got injured. She kept the whole thing a secret for weeks and ran early mornings so nobody would see her. Her story is one of the most inspiring...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to Week 7. Just two more weeks to go! Congrats to Jess, who completed the None to Run plan last week. 🎉🎉 Way to GO! In case you missed it Week 6's email Julie Blackwood, Sports Psychologist This Week's Recommended Reading: Overcome Mental Hurdles: 9 Tips for New Runners Your brain might be the biggest barrier between you and running longer. With these 9 science-backed mental strategies from a sport psychologist, you'll learn exactly how to outsmart negative thoughts, stay...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I want to share something I hear a lot from people who find None to Run: "I thought I was too old to start." And I get it. There's a lot of messaging out there that makes running feel like something you should have started in your 20s — or that it gets harder and harder the older you get. But here's what I actually believe: starting to run in your 50s might be the smartest athletic decision you've ever made. Not in spite of your age. Because of it. You know yourself better than...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, You are ⅔ of the way through the challenge - give yourself a big high five! In case you missed it Week 5's email This Week's Recommended Reading: It's Not Getting Easier....Help! If you're weeks into your running journey and it still feels brutally hard, this one's for you. Tip from Coach Mark: Never judge a run by the first five minutes. As your body and mind warm up, you’ll typically find your groove. Enjoy Week 6! Coach Mark “True freedom is impossible without a mind made free...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
HeyReader, Welcome to Week 5 Runners! What you can expect in week 5 (if you're using the None to Run plan): Week 5 will move to a 1-minute recovery walk between runs. This means you will get 10 runs within your total run time. Focus on keeping your speed slow and steady as you ramp up to more time running. Link to beginner running plan Recommended Reading: GO SLOW TO GET FAST Last Week's Email Week 4 email in case you missed it Document Your Journey Every time you track a run, you're building...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, …and just like that, we are halfway done with the challenge and ⅓ done with the None to Run plan if that's the plan you're using. (How’s that for some math?) What you can expect in week 4 on the None to Run plan: Week 4 ramps to a 90-second run. You will still have a gentle 2-minute walk between runs; use these walks to recover. In case you missed it Week 3's email, in case you missed it. This Week's Recommended Reading: THE IMPORTANCE OF REST DAYS FOR RUNNERS RUNNER'S BODY...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Before we get to the giveaway, I want to answer a question I received last week. ❓ QUESTION OF THE WEEK How to differentiate between pain that is due to the body getting used to running, and that is because of wrong form, or incorrect way of running (shin splints, knees, foot...) Great question — and one almost every new runner asks at some point. The simplest way to think about it is this: There’s “normal beginner discomfort”… and then there’s pain that’s your body trying to get...
2 months ago • 2 min read
You’ve officially completed week 2 - congrats! If you missed the previous week's emails, you can find them below: Week 1 Week 2 Congrats to the Week 1 N2R performance shirt winners and the Week 2 SHOKZ headphones winners! I’ve emailed everyone who won. Keep an eye out — another giveaway email is coming later this week. What you can expect in week 3 of the None to Run plan: Week 3 is a gentle repeat of week 2 to build up your strength and stamina. 👉 Here are the links to all the running plans:...
2 months ago • 2 min read
You’ve officially completed your first week- congrats! If you missed the Week 1 email, you can read it here. Last week, lots of you put your names in to win one of two N2R performance running shirts. I'll be contacting the winners later this week. This week, we'll have a draw for a pair of Shokz headphones. Watch for an email :) 👉 Here are the links to the running plans: Run Ready None to Run Beginner Plan Run to Race (5K) Run to Race (10K) Half Marathon This Week's Recommended Reading: THE...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, And We’re Off!! 🚀 Welcome to Week 1 of the 8 Week Run Challenge. What you can expect: The first few weeks are all about walking with the addition of slow runs. Remember, at this point, you can’t go slow enough. Relax and try smiling a few times as you go! This challenge is all about consistency. Showing up. And being kind to yourself. Don't forget to join our free community to connect with other runners like you. Join here There will be more information on our prize giveaways soon...
3 months ago • 1 min read