In today’s episode, I’m sharing everything I wish I knew before I started running: the mistakes I made early on, how to actually build consistency, and the lessons that transformed my mindset along the way.

If you’ve ever thought about starting running — or you’ve started and stopped more times than you can count — this episode is for you.

We’ll talk about:
✅ The biggest beginner mistakes (like wrong shoes, poor pacing, and under-fuelling)
✅ How to fuel before, during, and after your runs for energy and recovery
✅ What to do for better recovery and injury prevention
✅ Why committing to a race is the secret to motivation and accountability
✅ The benefits of running with friends or joining a run club
✅ And how running has completely changed my confidence, discipline, and lifestyle

Whether your goal is to run your first 10K, half marathon, or finally fall in love with running, this episode will help you build the foundation — physically and mentally — to keep going.

Links/Resources:

80/20 Running book

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Running Journey

02:49 Common Mistakes New Runners Make

09:51 Nutrition and Fuelling for Running

13:12 The Importance of Recovery

17:04 Advice for New Runners

21:30 Motivation and Setting Goals

25:34 The Power of Community in Running

30:38 Tracking Progress and Motivation

32:17 Transformative Impact of Running

43:44 Key Takeaways for New Runners