Are you thinking of taking up running or just recently started? This post is about running for beginners, so welcome to the club! Running’s the best!

If you’re looking to become a runner then you’ve come to the perfect post. Running doesn’t take any special tools or talent. Nearly anyone can do it!

That’s part of the reason I love it so much.

Now not everyone can win big races or be an Olympic runner, but that’s a topic for another day.

Whether you’re running to stay healthy or training for a race, these 11 tips about running for beginners will transform your abilities. These are tips and tricks I’ve picked up over time from my years of running experience, as well as my knowledge as a registered nurse and certified personal trainer.

Exercising in the heat can be daunting, to say the least. When it’s 90+ degrees out and the sun is beating down, many of us just don’t feel like moving.

Or if you do move, it’s only to get to the pool.

When it’s toasty and humid out, I often opt for exercising inside. While I sometimes wish my apartment gym was a little cooler, it’s definitely not as bad as the 95 degrees outside. (I live in Texas, y’all.)

But lately, I’ve been wanting to get outdoors more.

Since most of us work inside, exercise is one of our rare opportunities to actually see the sun. Getting fresh air and seeing new scenery? These are things a treadmill just can’t provide.

We all have those days. Maybe you’ve been really motivated, hitting the gym regularly, and then BAM: working out is literally the last thing you want to do today.

I have those days too.

While it’s important to listen to your body and take rest days, you have to be sure you’re resting for the right reasons. It’s so easy to skip a workout just because you’re unmotivated.

Instead, I have a new tactic for you to try.