If you want to lose weight and you'd like to start running to do it, you've landed at the exact right spot. Welcome to our Complete Guide on Running to Lose Weight.

Why should you trust this guide?  As someone who started running at 215 pounds and couldn't run to the end of the block, I understand your challenges and frustrations getting started running. However, as someone who lost 65 pounds by running, trust me when I say you can learn to run easily, smoothly, quickly, and longer than you ever imagined.

It may not feel amazing right out of the gates. And you may struggle along the way.  But that's why we've written this guide, giving you hints and tips on what you need to do to get running, stay running, and dropping the pounds you want to lose!

By the way, I recognize that the term "overweight" can be sensitive or triggering for some people; I don't mean it with any disrespect but I have to use some terms when writing.

This comprehensive guide will serve as your roadmap, offering insights, detailed plans, and encouragement for every beginner runner. It'll make running much easier, no matter where you're starting from.

Our guide will break down misconceptions and provide practical steps to get you moving comfortably and confidently. Whether it's overcoming self-doubt or learning how to pace yourself, we understand the unique challenges you face and are here to help you navigate them.

We have a whole list of articles that answer the most common questions people have when they want to lose weight running.

Let's take a look at the list:

1. Complete Guide on How To Start Running When Overweight
2. Fat Loss Facts: The Best Time of Day to Run for Weight Loss
3. Sample Daily Meal Plan for Runners Trying To Lose Weight
4. Running To Lose Weight?  Expert Tips and Common Mistakes
5. Fat Loss Facts: Does Running Burn Fat Effectively?
6. How Long Does It Take to Lose Weight Running and See Results?
7. Fat Loss Facts: Is Walking or Running Better for Weight Loss?
8. Fat Loss Facts: How Much Running to Lose Weight?
9. Complete Guide on Interval Running for Weight Loss and HIIT
10. Running But Not Losing Weight?  Here's Why
11. Why You Might Be Gaining Weight Running
12. The Ultimate Running Calorie Calculator
13. The Ultimate 6 Month Running For Weight Loss Training Plan

Once you get started running and reach some (or all!) of your weight loss goals, you may be inspired to enter a race! If that's the case, we have all the resources you'll need.