Ideas for 1st time Runner

Try to find a dedicated running shoe store in your area. If it's just a sports store, that's not really ideal. Different people have different gaits and that means they need different kinds of shoes. Stability, cushioning, motion control are 3 different kinds of shoes. The right shoes are probably the biggest shield you have between success and injury.

How far did you run? How long did it take you? Keep a spreadsheet to total your mileage. Some people track heart rate, how they felt, or even the weather.

You have to build slowly. Suddenly and sharply increasing your training volume, i.e. miles run is a recipe for injury

A marathon is a noble goal to have, but you should get some experience racing at the 10km or half-marathon level somewhere along your journey.

Building up your running endurance involves a lot of running, which should come as no surprise. That can get a little boring. Your muscles (and mind) could do with a little diversity. Yoga, strength training, cycling and swimming are good complements to running training

Natural turf is easier on your joints, so whenever you can be on a wooded trail or a lawn or whatever whenever you can.

Join a local club or find a buddy to train with. Not only is it safer, but a buddy will also help you stay consistent and accountable on days when motivation is low - and you do the same for them.

Fartlek, intervals, tempo runs. Running has its own language

There are tons online. They will get you to your goal, with different workout types and sensible mileage increases.

If you miss a run, or don't hit a speed/time goal at a race, remember you are getting healthier every time you get out there.