The 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES new runners make (and how to avoid them!)

New runners often make the same common mistakes, and they’re the reason so many beginners get injured, burn out, or stop running altogether.In this video, our expert running coach Katelyn Tocci breaks down the 8 biggest mistakes new runners make and how to fix them so you can run smarter, feel better, and stay injury-free. Whether you're training for your first 5K or getting back into running after a break, these tips will help you build consistency, confidence, and long-term progress. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Mistake 1: Doing Too Much Too Soon 01:53 Mistake 2: Not Following A Training Plan 02:54 Mistake 3: A Lack Of Training Variety 03:46 Mistake 4: Running Too Hard All The Time 04:50 Mistake 5: Not Respecting Rest Days 06:03 Mistake 6: Skipping Strength Training 07:15 Mistake 7: Not Fueling Enough 08:25 Mistake 8: Setting Unrealistic Goals 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments — we love hearing from you! 👍 Like this video if it helped, and don’t forget to subscribe for more running tips and plans from Marathon Handbook. Over 230,000 runners read our newsletter. Sign up here and get our free book, The 26 Golden Rules of Running: https://marathonhandbook.com/newsletter/ Follow us on IG: / marathon.handbook / katelyntocci Follow us on Tiktok: / marathon.handbook Like us on FB: / marathonhandbook Follow us on X: https://x.com/MarathonHB #runningtips #beginnerrunning #runcoaching #howtostartrunning #injuryprevention #couchto5k #marathontraining #strengthtrainingforrunners #runningmotivation