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Episode 21 Kinda New to This: Mistakes Beginner Runners Make
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Welcome to Episode 21 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, the show for beginner runners tackling their first 5K and fun runners chasing their next personal record. Claire and Travis break down the most common mistakes new runners make and share simple ways to avoid them so you can run smarter, stay healthy, and build consistency.
In This Episode
- What Does That Even Mean? Slogging and why it matters for pacing and effort.
- Running News: Wild and inspiring stories that show what is possible at every stage of life.
- Main Topic: The top mistakes beginner runners make and how to fix them.
- Training Wisdom: Why structure, recovery, and patience matter more than speed.
What Does That Even Mean? Slogging
Slogging describes running at an effort that feels harder than it should without real benefit. Claire and Travis explain how slogging sneaks into beginner training and why learning easy effort is key for progress.
Running News
- 🍕 Ultra Fueled by Pizza: A runner completes a 100-mile ultra powered entirely by leftover pizza.
- 🌍 Seven World Marathon Majors: An athlete finishes all seven majors in a single year.
- ⚡ Age Is Just a Number: A 92-year-old sprinter continues breaking world records.
- ✨ Perspective: Additional stories highlighting what is possible at every age and stage.
What You Will Learn in This Episode
- The top five mistakes beginner runners make
- Why too much, too fast, too soon leads to setbacks
- How the wrong shoes can derail training
- Why structured training plans matter
- What runners often misunderstand about winter hydration
- Why recovery is just as important as workouts
Hydration Disclaimer
Travis does not fully believe Claire’s hydration claims, and that is fair. Claire is not an expert, nutritionist, or scientist. The hydration and cold-weather water loss points shared are general observations and are not medical advice.
Who This Episode Is For
- Brand-new runners
- Anyone starting or restarting a running journey
- Runners training for their first race
- Upward Running members preparing for Couch to Marathon in January
- Fun runners working toward consistency or a new personal record
- Any runner or walker at any pace
Whether you are just starting out or getting back into a routine, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and practical guidance to help you keep showing up.
Learn More
Visit upwardrunning.com/kindafast and use code KINDAFAST for two weeks free inside the RunClub App.
TikTok Credit and Fair Use Disclaimer
This episode includes a short clip from TikTok creator ReallyNotWellness for the purpose of commentary, discussion, and education. All rights to the original content belong to the creator. We do not own or claim ownership of the clip. Its inclusion is transformative commentary and qualifies as fair use. Please support the original creator by viewing the full content on TikTok.