Has the electric energy and empowering atmosphere of this year's London Marathon got you feeling inspired? Firstly, we're with you on that one. But, secondly, this probably means you're looking for some expert-backed running advice for beginners to help you kickstart and catch the running bug fever.
If that's the case, you're not alone. A record-breaking 840,000 people applied for the ballot to enter tomorrow's marathon, which will see 56,000 people take on the 26.2-mile run, breaking the world record of 578,304 for the 2024 edition. Plus, according to Google stats, there have been 1,000 to 100,000 average monthly searches for "running tips", with the phrase "tips for beginner runners" at breakout. So what's the reason for this boom?
