These Beginner Runner Tips Will Help Make Lacing Up for the Very First Time Easier

When you’re first starting out, pace should be the least of your worries. Just lace up your shoes, hit the road, and try to hold a pace you can maintain for your entire run.

“Focus on one mile at a time,” says professional triathlete Lindsey Corbin. “You never know what is going to happen up the road. Running one mile at a time—and not focusing on the whole picture—helps you stay focused on the process versus the outcome.”

If you find yourself too focused on how fast you’re running, professional ultrarunner Katie Asmuth recommends going out for a trail run. The hills, roots, and rocks will help you "forget your pace and your worries, and enjoy the scenery around you,” she says.