About r/AdvancedRunning
Discussion about advanced training, racing, tactics, elite running, support, advice, and more. "Advanced" Running is NOT based on your level or race times. It's for individuals with the mindset of improving their running performance, whether they are competitive athletes, experienced runners, or enthusiasts looking to take their running to the next level. This is an actively moderated community, please review the rules/FAQ/wiki, and use the stickied Q&As for short questions/requests.
The community at a glance
r/AdvancedRunning is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts and Runners with roughly 486K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Running topic page.
Roughly 25K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Running, Marathon, and Speed Work. Product recommendations often mention treadmill, fitness tracker, and running hydration belts.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 2K members
- 2014: 2K members
- 2015: 3K members
- 2016: 4K members
- 2017: 4K members
- 2018: 5K members
- 2019: 12K members
- 2020: 54K members
- 2023: 333K members
- 2024: 23K members
- 2025: 20K members
- 2026: 21K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 2K members
- Dec: 2K members
- Jan: 2K members
- Feb: 2K members
- Mar: 2K members
- Apr: 3K members
- May: 2K members
- Jun: 2K members
- Jul: 2K members
- Aug: 2K members
- Sep: 2K members
- Oct: 2K members
Topics
- Running11 posts in the past month#111Running
- Marathon9 posts in the past month#29Marathon
- Speed Work3 posts in the past month#33Speed Work
- Speed3 posts in the past month#43Speed
- Training3 posts in the past month#53Training
Flair
- Open Discussion27 posts in the past month
- [Mod Announcement] Too Many Bots!
- Have you ever BQ’d? How many marathons had you run prior, and what was the journey like when you decided to attempt it?
- Banned Peptide use in Running as PEDs? How common?
#127Open Discussion[Mod Announcement] Too Many Bots! · Have you ever BQ’d? How many marathons had you run prior, and what was the journey like when you decided to attempt it? · Banned Peptide use in Running as PEDs? How common? - Training22 posts in the past month
- Case Study: 20 Weeks of Threshold-Heavy Training with a 14:25 5K Runner — What Have We Learned? (14 weeks in, 6 weeks to go)
- ~70mpw weekly schedule advise?
- Copying Clayton for BQ Attempt: Month 2 Update
#222TrainingCase Study: 20 Weeks of Threshold-Heavy Training with a 14:25 5K Runner — What Have We Learned? (14 weeks in, 6 weeks to go) · ~70mpw weekly schedule advise? · Copying Clayton for BQ Attempt: Month 2 Update - Race Report15 posts in the past month
- Columbus Marathon: M40, First Marathon, 2:57:24
- Amsterdam Marathon - A big PB but not quite a 'true BQ'
- 2026 Toronto Waterfront Marathon: Surprise Sub-3!
#315Race ReportColumbus Marathon: M40, First Marathon, 2:57:24 · Amsterdam Marathon - A big PB but not quite a 'true BQ' · 2026 Toronto Waterfront Marathon: Surprise Sub-3! - General Discussion7 posts in the past month
- Tuesday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for October 20, 2026
- Saturday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for October 24, 2026
- The Weekend Update for October 23, 2026
#47General DiscussionTuesday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for October 20, 2026 · Saturday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for October 24, 2026 · The Weekend Update for October 23, 2026 - Gear5 posts in the past month
- Any recommendations for running MITTENS for people with Raynaud’s syndrome? No gloves please. Need to keep fingers together. I use hand warmers when the temp is 30F or below even though my mittens aren’t thin. Appreciate any recommendations. Thanks.
- Tuesday Shoesday
- Tuesday Shoesday
#55GearAny recommendations for running MITTENS for people with Raynaud’s syndrome? No gloves please. Need to keep fingers together. I use hand warmers when the temp is 30F or below even though my mittens aren’t thin. Appreciate any recommendations. Thanks. · Tuesday Shoesday · Tuesday Shoesday
Product recommendations
- treadmill5 posts in the past month
- Best budget-friendly Treadmills under $500?
- Best Treadmill for Running at Home you'll recommend
- Top-of-the-line treadmill recs!
#15treadmillBest budget-friendly Treadmills under $500? · Best Treadmill for Running at Home you'll recommend · Top-of-the-line treadmill recs! - fitness tracker2 posts in the past month
- I'm looking for the best Fitness Tracker for long-distance running. Any top recommendations or personal experiences?
- I'm looking for the best Fitness Tracker for long-distance running. Any top recommendations or personal experiences?
#22fitness trackerI'm looking for the best Fitness Tracker for long-distance running. Any top recommendations or personal experiences? · I'm looking for the best Fitness Tracker for long-distance running. Any top recommendations or personal experiences? - running hydration belts2 posts in the past month
- Best running hydration belts
- Best running hydration belts
#32running hydration beltsBest running hydration belts · Best running hydration belts - headtorch for running2 posts in the past month
- Best Headtorch for Running
- Best Headtorch for Running
#42headtorch for runningBest Headtorch for Running · Best Headtorch for Running
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/AdvancedRunning for?
- Best for Fitness Enthusiasts and Runners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/AdvancedRunning free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/AdvancedRunning have?
- Roughly 486K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/AdvancedRunning on?
- r/AdvancedRunning runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/AdvancedRunning cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/AdvancedRunning is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts, Runners.
- How do I join r/AdvancedRunning?
- You can join r/AdvancedRunning by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Fitness communities like?
- One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.
Monthly Stats
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- Visitors /mo (+8%)
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