Running for Beginners

Team World Vision loves beginners! And we want to help you feel confident as you train to accomplish a significant goal. Here are some questions we have heard from our team members that you might be asking as well...

Can I really do this??
YES! You can do it! You might be attempting something you never thought you would, but we believe you can cross that finish line. The key is to stick to the training plan. You MUST do all of the runs during the week. That is how you will be prepared for your long run each weekend, and of course, the race.


What should I wear?
What kind of running shoes should I buy?
Do I need a watch?
What is Body Glide?
What do I do when it rains?
RUN ANYWAY! It's important to train in all kinds of weather because you never know what it's going to be like on race day. And who knows, you might realize you like running in the rain. :)

You might want to jot down on your training program or in a running log what you wear in what kinds of weather, and how it feels. If it's 55 degrees and you wear a jacket but get too hot on the run, the next time it's 55 degrees, you'll know to lose the jacket.


What is an expo?
What do I do if I get injured?
What is my pace?
Do I have to run the whole time?
What if I'm a plus size runner?