need motivation! learning to run.

1981simm

I'm 26 yrs old and 45 lbs over weight. I'm 5'10" 221lbs and I am trying to figure out the whole running thing. I'm up to a 12 min mile in two weeks and I'm hoping things will get easier as I lose weight. I haven't utilized mfp for about 3 yrs and at that time I had lost 60 lbs and got pregnant do needles to say I'm starting fresh and looking for motivators. Add me if you can relate!

KevinPsalm23v4

I saw your post in the Motivation and Support and was hoping you can add me as a friend.

lmcginley02

I am going to add you I am in a very similar situation! I am also 26 and used to be a runner but I haven't done it in years. I could really stand to lose 50-70lbs. I just started easing into running and mfp again in the last couple weeks

Somebody_Loved

I used the c25k app and it was fantastic. Now I run 3-4 days a week and just graduated the 10k program. The structured program worked great for me and kept me motivated. Good luck!

morkiemama

Somebody_Loved wrote: »

I used the c25k app and it was fantastic. Now I run 3-4 days a week and just graduated the 10k program. The structured program worked great for me and kept me motivated. Good luck!

This! I personally used the Podrunner Intervals podcasts though, which follow the C25K program.

1981simm

Thanks

aritchey1977

If you're on Facebook there are several running groups that are amazing. Two that I would recommend are Pathetic Runners and Women's Running Club. Both are very supportive and I've learned a lot from them.