Q&A for How to Start Running

I really like finding people to run with. It not only keeps you accountable, it also gives you something to look forward to. It's so much better than a checklist on your fridge or a mark on a calendar because there's a person on the other end.

The best thing you can do is go out and try running for 5–10 minutes so you can get a feel for it. As you get more comfortable, you'll be able to increase your time and distance.

You can download a metronome app. You can run and tap a button every time you touch the ground. The app will count and calculate the cadence for you. Otherwise, you can count the number of steps you take in a minute. You can even look at the stats on Garmin to save time.

Run nice and tall. Keep your shoulders relaxed. Focus on moving forward by pushing back. Be careful about your foot placement. Do not put ten times your body weight on the balls of your feet.

It's never too late to pick up your training sessions again and return to your previous sprinting standards! Focus on strength training with plenty of lower body strength exercises to activate the muscles necessary for fast sprinting. Aim for 2-4 sessions a week to optimize your sprints.

According to popular running standards, a 10-year-old who is just beginning to run should take about 11 minutes and 16 minutes to complete 160 meters (1 mile), so it should take this child about 5 minutes and 38 seconds to finish 80 meters (1/2 mile).

That is really good. It is not a time that would win you a race, but it is better than most.

Set goals for yourself and keep practicing and pushing yourself harder and harder.

It depends on how much you train but if you really want to get better then I would recommend getting an instructor.

The average time is around 14 to 14.5 seconds for a 12-year-old to run 100m.

High 11s, low 12s for the 100m; 23s for the 200m; and 52s for the 400m. Each will vary based on your district and states.

Start with short runs, and keep pushing. Slowly grow these runs.

For 50-55-year-olds, a good time would be about 11 minutes per mile for the average runner.

It depends on your gender. For boys, if you are in shape and you run it in 15 seconds, you are considered fast. But 20 seconds is about the healthy range. 12 seconds, if you are an elite athlete. For girls, if you are in shape and you run it in 16.5 seconds, you are considered fast. But 22 seconds is about the healthy range. 13 seconds, and you are an elite athlete.

100 meters in 4 seconds for anyone is very rare, especially for a 9 year old. If so, wow!

Use earbuds that fit tightly in your ears. Wear running clothes that have pockets, and keep your phone in there.

You can run fast, but it takes lots of practice! Fast running involves many factors, including muscle strength, joint flexibility, willingness to train hard and genetic makeup. Keep working on it! Remember: No one runs as fast as they'd like to.