Is it possible to 'become' a runner?

ronald_duke

I just wanted to share my experience with you. I actually stumbled upon becoming a runner without even training for it on purpose. I was just motivated to lose some weight so I started doing "Interval Training" inside the gym. I would set the treadmill on interval which generally means 2 min or jogging/running and 2 min walking. I did this on the treadmill for 32 min which is 8 sets off 2min run/2min walk. I did the same on the elliptical for 32 min after that. I lost about 30-40 lbs doing a solid hour of cardio after a few months.

I decided one day to jog outside because I haven't in awhile and because it was good weather. To my surprise I jogged 3.5 miles easier than I ever expected. After that I started running outside a few days a week with my some music to my ears and the Nike app and wala! I have ran up to 8 miles non-stop. I generally run on an average to 3-5 miles when I go out though. I don't participate in any official races but I now consider myself a runner.

It was all thanks to a lot of cardio with interval training. You should try it.....its hard but keep pushing. Do 60 days of Interval Training and then go for a run and see how you feel.

MeganKyGirl82

ronald_duke wrote: »

I just wanted to share my experience with you. I actually stumbled upon becoming a runner without even training for it on purpose. I was just motivated to lose some weight so I started doing "Interval Training" inside the gym. I would set the treadmill on interval which generally means 2 min or jogging/running and 2 min walking. I did this on the treadmill for 32 min which is 8 sets off 2min run/2min walk. I did the same on the elliptical for 32 min after that. I lost about 30-40 lbs doing a solid hour of cardio after a few months.

I decided one day to jog outside because I haven't in awhile and because it was good weather. To my surprise I jogged 3.5 miles easier than I ever expected. After that I started running outside a few days a week with my some music to my ears and the Nike app and wala! I have ran up to 8 miles non-stop. I generally run on an average to 3-5 miles when I go out though. I don't participate in any official races but I now consider myself a runner.

It was all thanks to a lot of cardio with interval training. You should try it.....its hard but keep pushing. Do 60 days of Interval Training and then go for a run and see how you feel.

Thank you for sharing this! I may be singing a different tune after a few days, but I was loving it today. Yeah Kentucky is hot and humid and miserable right now. Yeah I was running on dusty gravel haha ... but it felt liberating! Nothing to think about except running. Now that whole Forrest Gump running across country finally seems plausible lol

DennyB1964

SOOO very glad to see this thread! I tried running for the first time a couple of days ago, and then again this morning. I can walk fast like crazy, but running has always been... barf-inducing. Or maybe just the threat of barfing.

I usually walk at about 3.5 mph for 2 miles 3 times a week. Thursday, I ran at 5.5 mph for one minute at three points in the walk. This morning, I did it four times during the 2 miles at 6 mph. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

My son is a distance runner (plus rugby) but he's also 21. He was talking about an upcoming Ragnar, and for kicks I asked what he would do if his 50-year-old, 43-pounds-overweight mom was on his team. He laughed because he knows I don't run, but eventually he said it would be cool. Assuming I don't make the team lose, of course. So now I'm learning to run.

Happy to see the success stories!

chubalicious1

kygirl8282 wrote: »

Sorry if this is yet another redundant post, I know how prevalent those are here, however...

Obviously I still have some work to do, but I consider myself to be in decent shape. I can handle a good solid hour to an hour and a half of cardio without being terribly winded. (I'm not sure if that's an appropriate measuring stick or not but hey its what I have to work with so bear with me here.)

I would love to be able to run. I AM NO RUNNER.

Last October my 10 year old daughter and I ran in a 5k Color Run. For those unfamiliar, a color run is more about the fun than the run. Proceeds from entry fees generally go to a charity. This one went to lymphoma. The idea is to dress up in white (my kid sported a white tutu) and run 5k while people dump color on you. At the end you look like a tie dyed sweaty mess.

My daughter absolutely loved it. She wants to run track some day. While I had a blast, this little event did a number on me. I felt like I had been through minor surgery for several days after. My entire body ached, and all I wanted to do was sleep. See ... I told you ... I am no runner!

So back to my point, is it possible to train yourself to run??? She wants to do another one and now her sister wants to as well. Advice much appreciated!

I started getting into running for couple years now, I start slow and am a slow runner. I don't run that much or I know I'd pick up my pace. I know the run u did, never did it but looks cool. I've done dirty girl mud run which is mostly obstacles, and a lot of fun. 5k's are a good start and just pace urself slow... If getting into running u could run little then walk then run little then walk... That's how I started. Good luck and add me!