beginning weight when u started running

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  • snoringcat
    snoringcat Posts: 131 Member
    edited February 2015
    Last July did C25K program starting at 153lbs (5'2").

    Now at 115lbs, and run 4-5 miles (non-stop) 3-4 times a week.

    Get a good sports bra and proper running shoes!

    Edited to add - I'm no spring chicken either - I will be 52 next week & never ran before in my life! ;)

  • blackcoffeeandcherrypie
    blackcoffeeandcherrypie Posts: 486 Member
    131kg

    I started out running on a treadmill designed to reduce impact (much easier on the joints than a hard, uneven pavement and easier to learn how to manage pace).

    When you jog (and do jog, don't run) make sure you land on the ball of your foot, behind your toes, rather than the heel of your foot. Landing on the ball reduces the impact through your joints and is much kinder on the body for heavy people. Keep your stride short rather than long.

    Go really, really, really slow. It's easy to feel embarrassed by a slow pace but it's the best thing for you at the moment. Aim for a mile in about 20 minutes. Focus on how long you can maintain pace (stamina) rather than how fast you can get there.

    Learning to jog was one of the best things I ever did, even at my very heavy weight. I'd totally recommend it. Good luck :-)
  • cipote67
    cipote67 Posts: 8 Member
    I was 300 when I started 5 years ago but been stuck at 240's because I still haven't figured out that I need to eat right all the time. I still have binging issues. I've run long distances but my time could be so much better and recovery faster if I would just wise up.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    edited February 2015
    110 kg (242 pounds) when I started my first successful walk/run program. I started running slower than I could walk, and it was how I succeeded.
  • saraonly9913
    saraonly9913 Posts: 469 Member
    Bird7tee wrote: »
    212 and I too am trying the C25k. Early days yet but I love the fact that the app gives the workout some structure. Tried running before but never quite got the hang of how long to run for and, like most yo-yo exercisers soon gave it up.....wish me luck this time?
    I wish you the best.
  • saraonly9913
    saraonly9913 Posts: 469 Member
    I wish you the best this time around.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    About 270.
  • saraonly9913
    saraonly9913 Posts: 469 Member
    blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »
    131kg

    I started out running on a treadmill designed to reduce impact (much easier on the joints than a hard, uneven pavement and easier to learn how to manage pace).

    When you jog (and do jog, don't run) make sure you land on the ball of your foot, behind your toes, rather than the heel of your foot. Landing on the ball reduces the impact through your joints and is much kinder on the body for heavy people. Keep your stride short rather than long.

    Go really, really, really slow. It's easy to feel embarrassed by a slow pace but it's the best thing for you at the moment. Aim for a mile in about 20 minutes. Focus on how long you can maintain pace (stamina) rather than how fast you can get there.

    Learning to jog was one of the best things I ever did, even at my very heavy weight. I'd totally recommend it. Good luck :-)
    Thank you for the tips. I wouldnt have guessed to land on the balls of my feet.
  • lewispwest
    lewispwest Posts: 498 Member
    Don't run too quickly. I was 264lb when I started my diet and probably started jogging around 245lb and have hurt my ankles quite a bit from doing that. Don't run before you can walk, everything in moderation :)
  • saraonly9913
    saraonly9913 Posts: 469 Member
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    110 kg (242 pounds) when I started my first successful walk/run program. I started running slower than I could walk, and it was how I succeeded.
    Wow. Thanks.
  • saraonly9913
    saraonly9913 Posts: 469 Member
    joaniee2003 wrote: »
    What weight were you when you started running?

    Thank you everyone. Ive learned a lot from your posts.
  • renee1254
    renee1254 Posts: 4 Member
    astrose00 wrote: »
    Great post, I am wondering the same. I want to add running g to my arsenal but I have a surgically repaired ankle (screws and a plate) and think I Ned to be as light as I can before starting. Not sure if I will ever be pain free but don't want to injure myself and derail my current workouts. For now I do biking, elliptical, rowing and strength.

    Anyone have any input or advice? I'm currently about 187lbs and 5'8". I would say I'm in good cardiovascular shape at this point.


    I had an ORIF on my left ankle. Aug 2015 will be 2 years, I just started running/jogging.

    5'5" 290 and have never ran/jog like this is before the weight was at its highest or before my ankle break. I stopped smoking this year as well. My goal is 30 lb by May. I was at 55 lb weight loss the month I broke my ankle :(
  • Wiseandcurious
    Wiseandcurious Posts: 730 Member
    I am 218 now and plan to start in 2-3 weeks, as soon as the snow has cleared a bit and the temperatures are consistently above freezing (because Canada... But on the flip side, ice skating in the park all winter rocks!)

    I used to have plantar fasciitis (not from running) which has gone now with the weight lost, but to be on the safe side, I have been doing strengthening exercises for the feet, shins, hips, and stretches for runners for a month now along with my other strength-training. Also there is a well-maintained, smooth dirt path where I live which apparently is more forgiving than concrete. We'll see :)
  • pjs2780
    pjs2780 Posts: 41 Member
    joaniee2003 wrote: »
    Awww thanks all of you. Hopefully I will get over my fear and try it out soon.

    good luck! i am training for my first 5K right now (with a running coach but she basically has me doing C25K) and the biggest hurdle was mental/worry -- i know i run slowly. i know i look ridiculous trying to keep from bouncing on the treadmill. i am probably the only person at my gym with a metronome app in my headphones. but i am so excited to "be a runner" someday and i am so glad i started.
  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 12,169 Member
    Started at 220, did running only til I dropped to 170. Then I started lifting weights and the weight went back up, but lean weight.
  • SingRunTing
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    213lbs at 5'3".

    You can do this. I highly recommend C25K, but go slow. Your "run" doesn't have to be fast. You should still be able to talk. I think I "ran" slower than I could power walk at first. It's about building endurance, not about breaking speed records.

    Also, repeat weeks if you feel you need to before moving on. I think I repeated at least 3 different weeks. But I finished it and run regularly now.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I am very conservative when it comes to my health, so I started out walking up to 5k until that got easy. I was 190 lbs (4' 5") when I started running. I followed the eight week "learn to run" program offered by the Running Room as I wanted to do it safely.

    I can't emphasize how important it is to start slow and do all your stretching and core exercises as well. My poor knees are taking a beating as I am building up strength.
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