went for my first ever run today! need garment assistance!

Oh and like Clary I prefer capris as I get too hot I the tights

If you are using your phone for music there are lots of tracking and motivational apps on there. I've got a few

I have a tiny clippy MP3 player (stolen from DS2 actually ) as I cannot bear to have anything heavy when I run. You can get arm holder thingys for phones tho.

My fave running bottoms are Nike capris (ie below the knee); you might prefer running tights (I have some, also Nike) which a full length; personally I find mine too hot unless it is very cold/nighttime, but they are useful then. Both Nike pairs have a pocket for a key, wwither in the waistband or a zip one at the back. I literally put my key in there if I have to.

I agree re good sports bra (depending on your boobyness... I have fab Shock Absorber industrial strength ones as I am 30G) and good runners - these need not be expensive tho, I love my New Balance ones and they cost about £35. Saw some fab Adidas ones at DS2's cross country last week at a stall by the local runners' shop for only £30 (special offer for the event...) in my size too (shame I don't need any)

Sports Direct is your friend.

Well done on the running btw

Again can I recommend Decathlon. They have brilliant gear including great bras and proper running socks which are essential imo

I got shin splints and am doing Physio exercises to sort. Basically raising heels 30 times while cleaning teeth. Plus obv stretches after run

Stick to what you are doing this week and build up slowly, last thing you want is an injury like shin splints or something. Wouldn't worry about speed yet. Time or distance should be built up gradually, the golden rule is usually to increase by no more than 10% a week. When I started off I left a day in between each run to recover, in fact two years later I still usually do.

I got bought a flipbelt for Christmas and love it for carrying an array of different things. Handy for those tights that don't have any pockets.

The main thing is to find time & motivation to keep going :).
Most the advice for how to improve speed-time is written for people who already routinely run 1+ hour at very good times.

Instead you need to look for advice how to help beginners to improve their speed-stamina, put aside the other types of advice.

I like using the thumb hole things when it's not cold enough for gloves but a bit chilly when you set off

I've got cheap running leggings from sports direct with a pocket at the back big enough for my phone and car key. The brand is Hind I think. Then I wear a shock absorber bra and in cold weather I have a tight fitting karrimor vest with a long sleeved hooded top which is slightly fleecy inside (also Hind). I've got a reflective shower proof jacket from mountain warehouse for in the dark/rain. My long sleeves come over my hands to keep them warm. You can get warm head band things for your ears but they look stupid on me! I'm looking for a good cap to wear for rain/sun protection. My top and leggings together cost less than 20 quid.

sleeves with thumb holes in them while browsing today. ... Better than gloves? I was going to attempt ear muffs instead of hat.

The whole clothes thing is a bit fraught b/c I guess some people need special clothes to have right mindset, whereas I'm a miser.

I need very flexible layers because I'm useless at the wrong temp & my hands may stay cold. Just 1 x long sleeve top with thumb holes not for me. Cold days, I'd wear 2 layers on top to start (be warm enough) & wrap LS top around my waist when I get warm.

I also have fingerless gloves & sleeves (you can buy sleeves by themselves, they wrap around fingers when not required on arms). And 1-2 neck-buff/snoods that also work as ear covers. Everything small can squeeze into pockets if not worn.

I've never had lycra running kit (not counting the sleeves). Maybe superwicking properties means runner is always perfect temperature no matter how cold at start or hard working they end up? (I don't believe that for a moment, obviously!!).

Thumb holes are more of a style thing.
It's worth getting a sports t-shirt. Close fitting is more comfortable than baggy jighling around, and cotton gets heavy and wet from sweat, and stays that way.

If you're comfortable, you're more likely to keep the interest up.

Karimor isn't the best stuff but waaaaay better than hoiking up leggings the whole way round.
Tunebelt sell vv reasonable and surprisingly long lasting armbands

Cheap running leggings, with a drawstring waist and a zipped rear pocket in the waistband. I got mine from the supermarket a couple years ago, I'm guessing they were about £12.
I also use an arm pocket thingy as I take 2 different asthma inhalers with me as well as phone, keys, music, and that works really well; stays in place, not uncomfortably tight, does the job.
If it's cold, wear a hat - easy to take off and carry when you get warm, and really effective at keeping you warm. I also wear gloves (normal, non running ones) in cold/windy/wet weather, as it's much nicer to have warm hands but they don't make you overheat.

Capri trousers with pockets, and any old t-shirt.

The leggings thing drives me bonkers - they are all sort of low rise

I googled "high waisted cropped leggings" and came up with a few and bought lots of pairs. Pineapple did one and there were quite a few on Amazon as well (one of which was impregnated with caffeine to "tone legs" and cost about 80 quid - I didn't go with those )

They don't come with zipped pockets though - why not? So obvious that you need somewhere for your keys at the very least.

If you have a Decathlon near you they have great, reasonably priced running gear

I've got one of these www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00ATIE5ZE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1454080540&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=running+buddy+pouch&dpPl=1&dpID=41VNN2XgAmL&ref=plSrch. It's brilliant. Definitely worth the money if you decide running is for you. I use mine when I'm walking the dog and when we go on holiday and I just need my phone and a bit of cash, as well as when I go running.