Getting Back into Running in 2024 | Doing it the right way

I might be the worst runner ever, but I'm still a runner right? All you need is a pair of sneakers to get started. Or at least that's all I needed when I started running. Today though, I'm trying to do running the right way because 1) I want to run a faster marathon and 2) I cannot afford another foot injury that will leave me sans running for 4 years.
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[@day2daz]

You bring up a great point about the privilege of having access to running. I worked in pedestrian advocacy and I heard stories of people being stopped by police for running in their neighborhood because they “fit a description.” Incredibly infuriating.

[@FirstGenMoney]

yup! it's horrible and puts their lives in danger

[@angelicabrewer3711]

They say that having 2 pairs of running shoes helps them last longer. Wear pair a one day, then let them rest for a day while you wear pair b. The shoes will not be compressed constantly so they have recovery time to rebound and continue supporting your feet.

[@FirstGenMoney]

ohhh love this tip! you're so right because I literally wear the ONE sneakers FOR EVERYTHING lol

[@chellybaby]

All you need is sneakers to run. I don’t understand the expensive argument at all lol

[@FirstGenMoney]

LOL i know i was very confused

[@FirstGenMoney]

but then again, i just signed up for a race and that was $80 so I was like ahh ok so some races are more expensive than others

[@angelicabrewer3711]

Thank you for decommercializing running

[@FirstGenMoney]

I find myself wanting certain things like the Garmin watch and then I'm like I can hold off for now -- my free Strava account does just want it needs to do for me right now