From L.A. with Love - our advice to new runners everywhere

I canvassed my Los Angeles running community for their advice to people starting out on their running journey. They obliged exactly how I knew they would - with amazing words of encouragement.

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I sent text messages, I posted on Threads, I sent emails, I sent Instagram DMs. If Strava had their messaging service a month ago, I probably would’ve used that, but I got 102 responses. It was a poetic 101, but Ray from Compton Run Club completed the survey in the nick of time.

There are tips from run club organizers, participants, and friends from across Los Angeles - from Long Beach to Woodland Hills, and from Pasadena to Whittier, and everything in between. We’ve got advice from seasoned marathoners and 100-mile trail specialists to a former Olympic athlete (really!).

Wherever you are in the world, if you’re starting your running journey, these are some tips from some of the absolute best in the running business to help you along your way.

The most common advice? GO SLOW. It’s easy to push …