r/running

With over 3,150,000 subscribers, there are a lot of posts that come in everyday that are often repeats of questions previously asked or covered in the FAQ.

With that in mind, this post can be a place for any questions (especially those that may not deserve their own thread). Hopefully this is successful and helps to lower clutter and repeating posts here.

If you are new to the sub or to running, is a good resource.

As always don't forget to check the .

And please take advantage of the search bar or Google's .

We're trying to take advantage of one of New Reddit's features, collections. It lets the mods group posts into Collections. We're giving it a try on posts that get good feedback that would be useful for future users. We've setup some common topic Collections and will add new posts to these as they arise as well as start new Collections as needed. Here's the link to the wiki with a list of the current Collections.

Please note, Collections only works for New Reddit and the Reddit mobile app for iOS.

For you new runners, please check out the info that is in the Wiki.

For the beginners finding the sub, please check out (which can also apply to returning runners) as well as the .

There is a lot of info in the . Yes, some of it is from old posts. Yes, the layout is not the greatest. It is always a work in progress. If you come across info that needs to be updated (or broken links), let us know. If you see a post that should be in there, let us know. If you see a lack of a helpful topic, let us know.

also has some good tips. is linked in the sidebar/top menu and may have some info you can use as you get started (or back into) running. Finally, if you are looking for shoes and don't know where to start, check out .

Take some time to the search the sub and browse the daily and you will find plenty of tips for getting started/back.

Please note that some of the direct links above will not work on mobile and link only to the main Wiki, requiring a bit of scrolling to find the relevant section.

Helpful / Popular / Informative Posts to Take Note Of

Collections

We're trying to take advantage of one of New Reddit's features, collections. It lets the mods group posts into Collections. We're giving it a try on posts that get good feedback that would be useful for future users. We've setup some common topic Collections and will add new posts to these as they arise as well as start new Collections as needed. Here's the link to the wiki with a list of the current Collections.

Please note, Collections only works for New Reddit and the Reddit mobile app for iOS.

Using

The mods do their best to actively moderate this community. When posting, we expect users to make an effort to familiarize themselves with our rules and practices before submitting posts or comments. We suggest taking note of Rule 2 and Rule 7, since these are the most commonly broken which will result in a thread being removed.

The mod team has tried to lay out the rules with some expected guidelines of what is or is not allowed, but there is always some gray area and posts are up to interpretation by the mod team. We do our best to be consistent, but that isn’t always the case with multiple mods or even the same mod between similar posts. The mod team wants to make a resource for new and experienced runners and to build a community between all types of runners.

Regardless of that fact, Moderators have the final say. We are open to hearing differing opinions, but the mod team will make the final decision. Visitors and posters in are expected to understand that the mod team are people too and doing the best they can to manage a very large sub with frequent posts every day. If you do not agree with how this sub is moderated, we expect you to do so in a civil manner….and also know when it is time to drop it.

We are very upfront in stating that the sub is heavily moderated, but we do recognize that not every user wants that. The wonderful thing about reddit is that there are plenty of subs to check out and hopefully find one more to your liking. If you find the moderation here too strict, some other related subs with less moderation are , , , and .

Recurring Threads

In order to reduce clutter and nudge you lurkers into posting, we have created a number of daily and weekly threads for you to read, make a comment, or ask a question. Unless you truly believe your new thread will make a new and interesting contribution to Runnit, please wait until the related weekly thread rolls around and post in there instead. A more complete description of the threads can be .

Here are the current recurring threads with links to the most recent (hopefully) weekly thread:

Please note that the search links for the daily threads (Q&A and Achievement) will not work on mobile. If you are using mobile, sort the sub by "Hot" and the current Q&A thread will be stickied at the top. For the Achievement thread, sort by "New" and scroll down a bit to find the current Achievement thread.

• : Any and all accomplishment posts should be posted here. Anything from new PRs, to longest weekly mileage, to running your first ultra – literally any accomplishments you experienced recently!

• : With such a large sub, there are a lot of running-related questions that come in every day. In an effort to keep the front page of the sub uncluttered and fresh, we ask you post your questions, particularly those one-off questions that are potentially short and don't necessarily provoke significant discussion, in the daily General Q&A thread.

Rules

We have further , but as noted in the side bar, please take note of Rule 2 and Rule 7 as they are the ones most cited for post removals.

(2) - Posts need to generate discussion and/or useful information that other searchers can then benefit from. Low-quality posts, recent reposts, chronically repetitive posts, posts not directly related to running, and questions that are easily answered by FAQ, searching , or Google are subject to removal at the moderation team's discretion.

This sub attracts a lot of beginners as well as “drive-by” posting. A major goal of the sub is to promote quality discussion and develop a community where information and experiences can be shared. Many of the common questions have been answered, either in previous threads/FAQ, or could easily be answered in the daily Q&A thread. Yes, circumstances can vary person to person, but it is expected that posters make an attempt to find these answers for themselves before making a stand-alone post. Visitors should put forth some effort in finding the answer themselves and not expect the Runnit community to do all the work for them. If the post/question is very specific to your situation (such that other general user won't get much benefit from the information), then it belongs in the daily Q&A thread.

If you do make a stand-alone post, please include info relevant for the community to help. It is nearly impossible to offer any advice without sufficient background information. Items that could be relevant:

• Age

• Sex

• Current MPW + pace

• Previous peak MPW

• Workouts you traditionally or recently have completed

• Goals (including specific races)

• Previous PRs

• Other things you think might be helpful to include

Below are some of the reason a post would be considered low-quality, thus being removed and directed to the Daily Q&A thread:

• "Does anyone else..." type posts?

• "Is X a good time for...?" posts

• If your post is a question in the title (including “See title” or “Title says it all” in the body).

• If your question can be asked in one sentence.

• If your question is very specific to you or your situation.

• If your question can be answered either with a yes/no.

• In general, it is helpful to include something that shows you made an effort to find an answer within the community and thus separate it from the numerous low-effort posts that are submitted every day.

• Additionally, as rule 5 states, make your title descriptive. If it is not clear what the post is about or asking, then it will not be useful in later searches.

Finally, while mutual encouragement and sharing of information is a very high priority of , numerous motivational-type and PSA posts are not necessary. A larger goal of the sub is to provide information to runners, beginners and experienced, which can get drowned out by these types of posts.

(7) - Do not solicit medical advice. This includes 'Has anyone else experienced this injury?' type posts.

While there is some leeway on advice for rehabbing some minor, common running injuries, this sub is not the place for a diagnosis, and especially not for advice on major injuries. If you are hurt or injured, find a medical professional with the proper credentials to help you. Not the internet.

There is a big difference between "Hey, my IT band is tight. Got any good stretches for it?" and "My shins hurt every time I run. If I run through the pain, will it turn into a stress fracture?" If your question involves sharp pains, unknown/vague pains, or injuries/problems that have stretched on for long periods of time, then it is a question for medical professional.

Also, your doctor not being familiar with running injuries is no excuse. Find a Sports Medicine doctor, Physical Therapist, or find another doctor.

Finally, feel free to use this post to offer any ideas or suggestions of things you'd like to see (or not see) here. We are open to feedback, but please be civil, constructive, and willing to have a discussion. This is not the place to rant.

Thank you all for being a part of this community!