Weight v's running
mrsjatty
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Hello all, I'm new here and have just started C25K with the "get running" app. I have done week 2 day 1 today. I was so excited last week when I did all 8 running intervals each day. I'm managing but it is tough. I am very overweight currently I am 111kg (244 pounds) down 14kg from my start weight. My question is, is this to heavy to start a running program? I get very out of breath and feel like I am puffing a lot when running, by running I mean jogging, very slow jogging, I might even walk faster lol. I have been swimming as my regular exercise for a few months now and will continue to do so on the not running days. I swim 1500mt freestyle each time, again slow but still, I'm out there.
My husband (god bless him) is about 30kg lighter than me and is concerned that I will do joint injury due to weight. Don't get me wrong he is very supportive just concerned. Should I wait to start this until I am lighter?
I'm Ok I think with this week, next week's 3 minute runs scare the shoes off me...
My husband (god bless him) is about 30kg lighter than me and is concerned that I will do joint injury due to weight. Don't get me wrong he is very supportive just concerned. Should I wait to start this until I am lighter?
I'm Ok I think with this week, next week's 3 minute runs scare the shoes off me...
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I keep wondering the same thing. I'm concerned I'm putting too much stress on my knees. I'm 164 pounds now, and after my run today, my knees are pretty sore. I even got fitted running shoes! I'm not sure if the shoes aren't right, or if I just walked too much today on top of my run.0
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If you can walk 30 minutes straight without issues, you should be able to start C25k. If you can't hold a conversation while running, you are probably trying to go too fast. I know you said you are very slow already, but as your running time increases, you might need to slow down even more. Don't feel bad if you have to repeat days.
Look through the other threads in this group for some great information, and make sure you checkin on the Daily checkin thread.
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If you can walk 30 minutes straight without issues, you should be able to start C25k. If you can't hold a conversation while running, you are probably trying to go too fast. I know you said you are very slow already, but as your running time increases, you might need to slow down even more. Don't feel bad if you have to repeat days.
Look through the other threads in this group for some great information, and make sure you checkin on the Daily checkin thread.
Have fun!
Ceci, has given you some great advice.
My only add is that I started at 269lbs, 6ft2 male with a history of osteoathritis, I am now running half marathons at 190lbs in around 2 hours. Each of us is different and you need to listen to your body, if it starts to hurt then stop for a while. Walking is a really good way to help lose some weight to help you get to your target, all within a calorie deficit of course.
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...and after my run today, my knees are pretty sore.
One aspect that I see reasonably regularly in new runners is overstriding, reaching too far out to the front when they step. Concentrate on a very short pace, land only just in front of, or ideally underneath, your centre of mass.
Also, knee pain can be an indicator of poor core strength, so work on that as well.
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Thanks all for the replies
I think as long as I can do it I will. I think I will repeat weeks when I can't complete a day and only move on when I can do a week completely. There is no rush. I am going to work on proper breathing technique and talking. I have a presentation to give at work in a few weeks, I will practice my speech for that, hopefully by then I will have memorized it and be able to breath when I run. It's not really the body for me that finds it hard, if I could breathe then I am sure I could keep going. Thanks again 0 -
MeanderingMammal wrote: »...and after my run today, my knees are pretty sore.
One aspect that I see reasonably regularly in new runners is overstriding, reaching too far out to the front when they step. Concentrate on a very short pace, land only just in front of, or ideally underneath, your centre of mass.
Also, knee pain can be an indicator of poor core strength, so work on that as well.
Thanks! Never heard of the too long stride part. I am working on core strengthening, too.0 -
It places significant rotational stresses on the ankle, knee and shin bone.0
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »It places significant rotational stresses on the ankle, knee and shin bone.
Good to know. Thank you.0
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