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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, Beginners ask me all the time what to eat before a run, and whether carbs are even allowed. So I got a nutritionist to answer it properly! Our new post is written by Juliet O'Sullivan, a certified nutritionist and the founder of Life & Fork Nutrition. Her short version: Carbs are your friend; a small snack like toast with honey or a banana 30 to 60 minutes beforehand is usually all you need, and you can skip gels and sports drinks until your runs pass an hour. It's a practical...
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