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??
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?
No! Actually, many people do better on a run/walk program where they alternate several minutes of running with a minute or two of walking. We've created training programs to incorporate that technique into your training. Check out the beginner training programs on our Training Tools webpage.


What if I'm a plus size runner?