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Derek Paulson

How to Start Running: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

February 28, 2026February 24, 2026 by Derek Paulson
Beginner runner starting their first run on a neighborhood street

If you’ve never run before and don’t think you have what it takes to be “a runner”, I started at 32 feeling exactly the same. This is the guide I wish I had.

By Derek Paulson, Contributing Editor | Last Updated: 2026 | 15 min read

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8-Week 5K Training Plan: From Couch to Finish Line

February 28, 2026February 18, 2026 by Derek Paulson
Beginner runners at a community 5K race start line

A simple, realistic plan to go from not running at all to crossing a 5K finish line in just 8 weeks.

By Derek Paulson, Contributing Editor | Last Updated: 2026 | 12 min read

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