Local Favorites

“Don't be scared of all of the hills in Ann Arbor.”

— Age 25–34 · 5+ years running experience

“Find a friend or group that brings you joy and commit to running with them — set specific times and distances.”

— Age 35–44 · 5+ years running experience

“Run slow, you don't need to haul ass all the time. You will get faster over time. Consistency is key. Stretch before and after.”

— Age 25–34 · 2–5 years running experience

“Start slow: slower pace, less frequent, shorter distance. It's easy to do more, but you can't take back miles already run. Consistency is king.”

— Age 25–34 · 5+ years running experience

“Join a regular group; posting runs on Strava helps with mutual encouragement.”

— Age 55+ · 5+ years running experience

“Start slow, short but often. Increase distance later.”

— Age 55+ · 2–5 years running experience

“Just start. A coach or plan can help with structure and accountability — signing up for a race gives you a goal.”

— Age 45–54 · 5+ years running experience

“Find a group with a variety of paces (like parkrun or AARC workouts) so you always have someone to run with.”

— Age 55+ · 5+ years running experience

“Don't push too much at once; know your limits to avoid injury, and keep runs consistent and enjoyable.”

— Age 18–24 · 5+ years running experience

“Just do a little more every day or week; lots of small steps add up over time.”

— Age 18–24 · 5+ years running experience

“Join a run group, they're very all-pace friendly.”

— Age 35–44 · 5+ years running experience