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?
What is an expo?
What do I do if I get injured?
What is my pace?
Your pace is basically the speed that you run, or the number of minutes it takes you to complete each mile. A 12-minute pace means you run each mile in 12 minutes. It can take a little while to figure out your pace.

It's good to complete a 5k test run every few weeks to help adjust your pace during your training program. A 5k is 3.1 miles. You tun this distance as fast as you can to determine what pace you should be training and running the race at. Use these pace predictor charts as a guide.



Do I have to run the whole time?
What if I'm a plus size runner?