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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 conversations I've ever had. I think you'll love it.
A None to Run Club?!People are stepping away from screens and toward each other—and we think our community is ready for something more. We're exploring whether an in-person None to Run Club in your town/city is worth building, and we won't move forward without hearing from you first.
Starting to run is hard. We're trying to understand why — and we need your help.Dr. Nicola Relph (Edge Hill University) and I are conducting a research study that follows beginner runners through the None to Run program over 6 months. Over 400 people have already joined. We're looking for more — especially if you're about to start (or restart) running this spring. Here's what's involved:You'll complete a short survey when you start, quick weekly check-ins during the 12-week program, and follow-up surveys at 12 weeks and 6 months. Total time: less than 2 hours spread across the entire study. What you get:
Who can participate:Anyone 18+ who's about to start Week 1 of the None to Run Beginner Plan. The weather's turning. The timing couldn't be better. Let's make sure the next wave of beginner running programs actually works.
Thank you for helping us make running more accessible for everyone. Zone 2 TrainingZone 2 training is everywhere right now. And if you’re a beginner, it’s probably making you feel like you’re doing something wrong. Check out one of our recent Instagram post hat explains why Zone 2 training for beginner runners is mostly bad advice.
Follow Andrea's None to Run JourneyAndrea has a 2026 goal of becoming a runner. She's now in Week 6, staying consistent, listening to her body, and incorporating the strength work... and it's going well! None to Run Week 1 & 2 | How It's going so far! Here's a link to Andrea's channel if you want to follow along.
Have a great week! Mark P.S. Remember, you can get 20% off clothing and socks, and 10% off nutrition, hats, and clearance running shoes from Running Warehouse. Use code NONETORUN at checkout. NONE TO RUN |
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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...
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...
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...