1.8K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 58 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/beginnerrunning Traffic & Engagement r/beginnerrunning Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/beginnerrunning Most Active Times When r/beginnerrunning Is Most Active
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r/beginnerrunning Flair Performance r/beginnerrunning Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| New Runner Advice | 466 (32.7%) | 14 |
| Training Progress | 360 (25.3%) | 52 |
| Training Help | 152 (10.7%) | 3 |
| Discussion | 150 (10.5%) | 19 |
| Injury Prevention | 100 (7.0%) | 2 |
| Motivation Needed | 49 (3.4%) | 13 |
| Couch to 5K | 42 (2.9%) | 97 |
| Running Challenges | 30 (2.1%) | 32 |
| Recovery | 29 (2.0%) | 2 |
| Pacing Tips | 22 (1.5%) | 5 |
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r/beginnerrunning Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/beginnerrunning
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| running | 377 (20.9%) | 11 | 12 |
| first | 283 (15.7%) | 70 | 9 |
| run | 251 (13.9%) | 25 | 12 |
| marathon | 99 (5.5%) | 39 | 10 |
| half | 95 (5.3%) | 33 | 14 |
| training | 86 (4.8%) | 12 | 11 |
| 10k | 85 (4.7%) | 47 | 10 |
| advice | 79 (4.4%) | 5 | 8 |
| time | 70 (3.9%) | 33 | 11 |
| ran | 69 (3.8%) | 136 | 13 |
r/beginnerrunning Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/beginnerrunning
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| instagram.com | 3 | 0 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 0 |
r/beginnerrunning Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/beginnerrunning
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Ran my first 8k today to celebrate 1 year alcohol free!
Couch to 5K first timer at age 56: 33:48
Ran my first marathon. A 1.5-year transformation.
"That's literally a walking pace"
Took 17 min off my half time!
New PB! What a privilege it is to run.
Is this a good mile?
My first 5k without walking!
First HM :)
Under 1h OMG!!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ran my first 8k today to celebrate 1 year alcohol free! | 2.1K | 72 | image | Jul 20 |
| Couch to 5K first timer at age 56: 33:48 | 1.5K | 52 | image | Jul 5 |
| Ran my first marathon. A 1.5-year transformation. | 1.2K | 46 | image | Jul 15 |
| "That's literally a walking pace" | 760 | 144 | text | Jul 26 |
| Took 17 min off my half time! | 709 | 17 | image | Jul 25 |
| New PB! What a privilege it is to run. | 680 | 34 | image | Jul 15 |
| Is this a good mile? | 596 | 69 | image | Jul 6 |
| My first 5k without walking! | 586 | 24 | image | Jul 30 |
| First HM :) | 537 | 19 | image | Jul 12 |
| Under 1h OMG!! | 511 | 13 | image | Jul 3 |
r/beginnerrunning Audience Overlap r/beginnerrunning Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/beginnerrunning FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/beginnerrunning
What's the best time to post on r/beginnerrunning?
Based on posting volume, r/beginnerrunning is most active on Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/beginnerrunning?
r/beginnerrunning averages 58 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/beginnerrunning get?
Posts on r/beginnerrunning average about 23 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/beginnerrunning get most?
On r/beginnerrunning, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts