is running at 300 odd pounds safe

fat_destroyer1

like what can go wrong right

PixelPuff

I would talk to your doctor first, as it depends on the person. If not quite strong enough, you could gain impact injuries, hurt your ankles & knees, etc. Maybe start with walking first, then talk to your doc? Swimming is also a wonderful option.

PaytraB

Do you have a good walking base (walk at a fair pace for at least 30 minutes without being winded)? If so, you're ready to slowly start running. Go to a running store with an old pair of sneakers and be properly fit for shoes. This is important to ensure that your shoes will cushion and hold your feet properly (protect knees and ankles and such).
Then start slow, very slow. An app such as C25K may be helpful as it starts with short run periods (90 seconds, I believe) and works you safely up to running for 30 minutes. It worked for me, that's all I can say.
As for pace, start slow and then slow down. It's very common to try to run too quickly at first and feel that one is running too slowly. No matter your pace, you're probably running too fast. Speed will come with time.

It can be done but you've got to be ready (good walking base). This is true for everyone at any weight range.
Good luck. You can do this if you want to.

zoeysasha37

I'd start by asking your doctor. If he says yes, then go for it ! Get yourself some good running shoes and start slowly. Dont just go out and run. Marathon on your first time out ! Lol start with a jog and work up to a run.
Btw~ im 135lbs and cant run at all. Sometimes its not just a weight thing. So dont get discouraged if you can't do it at first.

fat_destroyer1

great info thanks

Ohhim

Started at 260 (at 5'9")... down to 163 now after 2.5 years, 3 marathons, 3 half marathons, and a bunch of 5k/10k/triathlons for good measure. Start slow (including walk breaks), stretch after, and as long as your knees aren't giving you too much trouble, I'd go for it.

for_ever_young66

Regardless of your weight, if you haven't really done much or any running before, it's always good to start with a walk and then work your way up to a power walk. If you try to run (even if you were only 180 lbs) and you haven't done in a long long time, it's good chance you'll injure yourself. I'm speaking from experience. Also, at that weight, it would also be a good idea to talk with a doctor. Good luck to you.

for_ever_young66

Ohhim wrote: »

Started at 260 (at 5'9")... down to 163 now after 2.5 years, 3 marathons, 3 half marathons, and a bunch of 5k/10k/triathlons for good measure. Start slow (including walk breaks), stretch after, and as long as your knees aren't giving you too much trouble, I'd go for it.

Hey man. What you just posted should inspire just about anyone who thinks that he/she can't meet their fitness goals. You went from being obese to a freaking athlete. That's amazing!

brocantrs

For who?

RobertDupuy

My personal experience was I started jogging at around 254 lbs, and I am at 203 today. I could only jog/walk at first, distance was two mile, with as much walking as I needed, just tried to keep my heart rate up. Now I am at being able to walk/run 5 miles on long days and actually jog about 3 miles on short days. I know some people get injured, luckily I did not. now that I am more cautious about it, I wait about a month after increasing my weekly miles, before increasing them again.

i started in September of last year, but I had a two month period of traveling where I did not run. But anyway, for me, it was always enjoyable, but also a lot of struggle in the beginning, now it is mostly enjoyable.

P.s. Ohhim, amazing progress!

fbinsc

Running on sand or packed gravel can lessen the stress of impact as can good running shoes. The risk of doing something should never be evaluated without considering the risk of not doing it.

jrline

After consulting your Dr. Doing a run walk pattern is better than just trying to run straight through. Good Luck