Week 1 - running routes, where to start?

[Lynzruns]

Hi, I am brand new to running and plan to start today (very nervous). How do people plan running routes?? I drive everywhere so don't know where to start planning where to run. Thank you

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You could walk the route first.

You could use any mapping app, or even a map, to look at appropriate routes.

Google Earth allows you to draw routes and measure them.

Enjoy your journey.

[Lynzruns in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks so much, I've had a read and saved that post - super helpful!

[Springcat]

I started yesterday too. I just looked at google maps (don’t drive, but new to the area so don’t know it well yet) and saw a little loop of streets that I then ran. For me it was important that it was a simple easy to follow route so I didn’t get distracted. I went round it a few times, and maybe I’ll change it next week, but it’s also a great way to get to know my neighbourhood

[Lynzruns in reply to Springcat]

Thank you!!! I think I'll do the same for now. Good luck with the rest of your running journey. The running bug is probably the only bug I've ever wanted to catch - ha!

[Springcat in reply to Lynzruns]

And to you