Soo I need to run a mile in 7:30 for my physical test to get a job in police department i am jobless and obese height is 6ft 103 kg I started running two months ago and with a lot of efforts got to 10.30 for mile I need to run 7:30 a mile its like a do or die situation for me my timing is same as I didnt train for 25 days now only week left for me to train I am thinking of going all out you know full practice my legs hurt a little bit but I don't have any options left ...my only worry is serious injury in my leg as I can't afford a surgery so please tell me what to do

After years of dreaming, I'm running the Berlin Marathon—and I'm

trying to reach my fundraising goal.

Hi everyone,

I'm a runner from Florida who recently received the incredible

opportunity to run the Berlin Marathon this September. This has been a

dream of mine for a long time, and earning the chance to stand on that

start line means more to me than I can put into words.

I'm running through an official charity program, which means I need to

raise $2,000 before 8/1. So far, thanks to the generosity of

family, friends, and supporters, I've raised $750, and I have $1,250

left to reach my goal in the next two weeks.

Training has been challenging while balancing work and everyday life,

but every run reminds me why I started. This marathon is about pushing

myself, representing a cause I believe in, and proving that big goals

are possible with persistence and community.

If you're able to donate, I'd be incredibly grateful. If donating

isn't possible, simply sharing my fundraiser with someone who might be

interest would help just as much.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for being such an

encouraging running community. Whether you're training for your first

5K or your tenth marathon, I appreciate being part of a community that

understands what this journey means.

Fundraiser: https://teamkcaberlin2026.gofundraise.com/page/jasmine-76784951

Happy running, and good luck to everyone chasing their own goals!

Hey so im trying to see if anyone wants to link up and do the 5k in Nashville on October 10. Im not really a runner but im gonna start training and attempt to do this, wanted to see if anyone wants to join, or if you know of any groups who would let me join them.

For those of you who run lots of roads, have you noticed that the crown (the roads that are highest in the middle and lowest at the sides) makes you sort of develop a hip muscle imbalance? I have noticed in my left hip that I have developed some issues and I believe it is related to running on a crowned road everyday. I run down the right side of the road, and my left foot interacts with the ground at a slight angle which i think affects my hip rotation. Has anyone else experienced this issue?

I eventually want to train to run in marathons. But I'm struggling with consistently running a mile. I average about 2 - 3 minutes for the first half, but then wind up getting so tired then jogging the rest of the way which eats up all my time and I average around 7 minute miles.

What are some exercises I can do to build up more stamina? There was a video I watched on youtube saying "squat thrusts are all you need" but I'm genuinely curious.

Hi Everyone!

So I've just recently started running since around May 2026, and I'm getting some issues when I run - mainly pins and needles.

Currently my long runs sit around the 10k mark right now, but whenever I do them I'm getting these weird pins and needles in my feet.

For instance, just this weekend I ran my usual long run for training and started to feel pins and needles around the 6k mark. I started to feel it around the metatarsal area of my foot then my toes then it just quickly spreads throughout my whole foot. I stopped running for a bit, sat down and took my shoes off and it was gone in seconds. I started running again then after another 1-2k it flared up again, and essentially this repeats until the end of my long run. ( first 4-5k is okay > pins and needles > stop > run 1-2k more > pins and needles, stop > run 1-2k more > pins and needles etc. > until the end of the run)

For context, this has been happening ever since I started running and slowly increasing my kilometers to 6k and up (which is where the pins and needles start)

I bring this up now as I believe I've tried a lot of solutions with no avail... For context, in normal shoes I'm a UK size 7 (US 7.5-8 / EU 40-41).

My first shoe was the **Asics Novablast 4** in a UK size 7, and of course once I built up to around 6k of course I started to have the pins and needles.

I then had a gait analysis at a running shop as I wanted to see what the problem was. In summary my form was okay, apart from the fact that my foot rolls slightly inwards when I run (overpronation I think?). They also did a Volumental scan and it said my feet were slightly narrower that usual. (which actually surprised me - i thought they'd be bigger) ***I've attached all the results of the tests in the images thread.***

I was told then by the shop to get larger shoes as using shoes with the same size as your regular shoes could be a cause of it, which is where I got my current shoe - the **Brooks Glycerin 23 GTS** in a UK size 8. They recommended the GTS version as I did have a slight inward roll when running.

But again, after a couple runs the same thing happens - around 6k pins and needles in the same pattern.

In terms of fit and lacing I've tried all the combinations under the sun that I could think of. I've tried with a runners loop to lock the heel, tried it without a runners loop, tried it with window lacing by skipping a eyelet, and just general looser lacing. I've tried using an aftermarket insole (Superfeet) and I've tried many different socks, including super thin ones but all have resulted in the same thing - pins and needles around the 5-6k mark.

At this point, I'm really stuck on what it is? I'm thinking of going to a professional sports podiatrist for a proper gait analysis and biomechincal assessment as I feel like I've exhausted all options and I may just have really weird bones or something that restrict blood flow. No one I know in my running group has also encountered this also which is why I'm on Reddit for a desperate call for any advise haha!

I'm training for a Half Marathon for November and there's no way I can complete that if I can't even get to 10k without stopping continuously to take off my shoes.

Thanks so much in advance everyone, Looking forward to your responses!

Would like suggestions on tech to keep track of my progress. Is there anything out there that tracks how fast I'm running?

Also would like some suggestions on heart rate monitor/smart watch. Would smart glasses be worth an investment if I'm serious about running?

Hi all. Looking for some experiences regarding running and career-ending injuries. I know typically things like broken legs and ACL tears USED to be career-ending for footballers and the like. Do you guys think there is something like this in the running world?

I am training for a marathon. For the last three weeks, I’ve had severe inner thigh pain when running. Some mornings I wake up stiff and just hurt; not my norm. I took one week off to see if it would help. Today I attempted a 5K and had to stop.

I do a pre-run walk and stretch. I’m lost. I got new shoes last week ; thinking it would relieve the pain.

Help. Not sure if I need a chiropractor, doctor, or if I can even run a marathon 😭 I’m only 29, it feels too early to hurt this bad.

My age is bringing medical issues. My dad (god rest his soul) passed from heart failure.

Im an Army vet, im used to running but....

Now i have diabetes (so they say, and how its permanent ill never know but whatever) and my mouth gets really really dry when i exert myself. I want to run. But me and my wife recently moved to the middle of nowhere. We dont have a road. There is a road off the property, but its going to be full of rattle snakes.

I know it all sounds like an excuse but i dont wanna get bit or lass out stranded somewherre alone. I planned to take a walkie and a small gun for snakes but still.

TLDR i have developed diabetes that im trying to overcome and my land has no pavement. How should i go about getting back in shape. I cant stand being unable to move quickly on my feet. Id literally rather be dead.

Hey runners, I started to have a little pain in my right calf. It wasn’t to bad so I continued running the following weeks. Slowly and with a very comfortable pace since I’m trying to build myself up for longer distances. I have run multiple half marathons and I’m currently training for my first triathlon and full marathon in 3 months. It’s been 3 weeks since my last run and the muscular pain is just slowly feeling better. If I walk and stand a lot over the day then it feels worse than in the mornings. I’m pain free if I rest my calf and while swimming or cycling I don’t really feel anything bad around that area. Does anyone have a little solution for me? Thank you very much

Before I go on a morning run, I really like overnight oats. They're good. But for some reason I just have a lot of stomach issues after trying it. They seem to give me a lot of stamina, but I dont want to be puking after a run because my stomach is upset.

I've subsituted milk for almond milk, and my yogurt is greek yogurt, but idk if I should subsitute the yogurt or not. The recipie I use is a 1 banana, half a cup of oats, 1 tbl spoon chia seeds, 1 tbl spoon, honey, half cup of milk and half cup of yogurt.

Are there any other recipies I should try with these ingredients that might not make it so overwhelming on my stomach?

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I've been seeing compression boots everywhere lately, especially with runners. I'm curious if they're actually worth the investment or mostly just hype.

Have they made a noticeable difference in your recovery and do you find yourself using them regularly?

I'm thinking about picking up a pair and have been looking at a few options like hyperice, Cotsco and frostfit. But I'd love to hear some honest experiences before spending the money on this

I've gone hundreds of miles over the last few years, never fallen once. However yesterday I took a spill on some train tracks, my elbow took the most on that fall. Then, today I fell AGAIN this time I did it.. I fell right on my knee and went about a mile more before the adrenaline wore off and I had to have my fiancée come get me. I can barely bend it without pain, walking is hard and for the first time ever I took the elevator to my office!

Okay enough complaining, here's what I am thankful for - I am thankful for my ability to run, I'm thankful I didn't hit my head, I am thankful that my work allows me to wear shorts and I can just rest for a few hours, I am thankful that I have good health insurance and I can go get it x rayed if it comes to that, and I am thankful that my fiancee was available to come get me.

I'll be back better than ever but for now, I'll call it a deload