Jogging? How do you begin?

TavistockToad

jessebowen492 wrote: »

dewd2 wrote: »

jessebowen492 wrote: »

Jogging isnt that great, you can burn the same amount of calories walking. Try high intensity interval training. Also, I ran almost full time and got no where. I switched to lifting, and weight just fell over me.

Keep in mind, I see overweight people that are able to run 10 miles no problem. Being overweight doesnt mean you're out of shape, being overweight just means excess fat cells.

I see people all the time, a term I call skinny fat, they appear lean but have a belly. They're in shape in a sense, but their bodies hold onto those fat cells for energy reserve for distance running. Google sprinter vs marathon runner body. You'll know what I mean. Good luck, any questions, PM me I'll be glad to help!

I see people all the time, a term I call uninformed, they appear to know that they are talking about but they're mostly clueless.

Lol, I'm trying to help, but I'm not only correct, but backed by years of research showing HIIT is better for performance and health.

surely it depends on how you measure 'performance'?

your performance at 26.2 miles isn't going to be great if you train with HIIT.

jessebowen492

I have a good reply but I think we're taking away from this girls post. Here soon I'll create a topic on the subject. Good luck! Also, I'm not against running, I'm against people thinking it's the best thing for you. Any exercise is better than sitting on a couch.

TavistockToad

jessebowen492 wrote: »

I have a good reply but I think we're taking away from this girls post. Here soon I'll create a topic on the subject. Good luck! Also, I'm not against running, I'm against people thinking it's the best thing for you. Any exercise is better than sitting on a couch.

not a single person on this thread has said its the 'best' thing for you... :noway:

debrakgoogins

jessebowen492 wrote: »

Any exercise is better than sitting on a couch.

Exactly, which is why I don't understand why you would come to a post from someone who is new to running and has questions about getting started just to grandstand about it isn't worth it. She is sincere in wanting to learn to run. She never said she doesn't intend to do any other type of exercise. She just said she wants to start running. If running isn't your thing, then go comment on a post about HIIT but don't discourage anyone from doing an activity they are truly interested in. Noone here was taking away from her post except for you.

OP - so proud of you for getting out there and giving it a try...and loving it! Keep going girl!!! One year from now, if a zombie apocolypse happens, you'll be able to outrun the HIIT guy so who is really winning here?

Edited to correct a grammatical error

funjen1972

ferrenmariec97 wrote: »

Thank all of you so Much! I did the "Week one workout one" on C25K last night and OMG!!! I was able to jog/run the full 8 minutes of running. It made me feel so happy and free! I never thought I would ever be able to run without crying and I DID IT! Thank you all for all of your advice! I cant wait for my next running day!

(Bringing this back on topic)

This post made me genuinely happy! It takes courage and strength to ask for help. Accepting the help can be monumentous. You rocked it! Nice job

hesn92

Congratulations on getting started! How exciting! I finished C25k a couple weeks ago and just ran 3 miles this morning (it took me 35 minutes lol) I have NEVER been able to run that far/long before in my life. And I have my first official 5k race on Thanksgiving! Good luck

dewd2

jessebowen492 wrote: »

I have a good reply but I think we're taking away from this girls post. Here soon I'll create a topic on the subject. Good luck! Also, I'm not against running, I'm against people thinking it's the best thing for you. Any exercise is better than sitting on a couch.

Only YOU said that your special exercise is the best. No one else said this. Only you. So please show me the evidence. I need links to these studies that show HIIT is best for the OP. Otherwise move along and preach your religion to someone who cares. Thank you.

ferrenmariec97

I really appreciate all of the advice. I know that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of different exercises out there. Truly any kind of exercise is better than sitting on the couch. Running is something im very very interested in and have always wanted to do. I figured this site would be the best place to ask for advice as there are thousands of people on here who have their own experience and research that is much better than those around me. I do other exercises as well. I just really wanted advice on running is all.
Those of you that have posted all of the motivating,positive, and uplifting posts thank you so much! I was really unprepared for the amount of muscle soreness I would have after the first time running. It feels like I did a really hardcore leg day and core day. Lol It feels great! Thank You all so much!

RealWorldStrengthLLC

My advice would be to not jog at 300 plus pounds. It is a lot of stress on the joints. If cardio is your focus, you should begin with cycling and swimming. Cut weight with those and diet. Wait to run until you are at a weight that isn't doing harm on your knees/hips/back.

Not that it is exactly the same, but look at the WSM competitors - many of them have amazing cardio, but it's done through tire flips, sledge swings, farmers walks, yoke walks, battle ropes, things of that nature. Eddie hall even said in an interview once that he swam for cardio because at 400lbs running was out of the question and it would do more harm than good.

pro31wahine

ferrenmariec97 wrote: »

I really appreciate all of the advice... Running is something im very very interested in and have always wanted to do....
Those of you that have posted all of the motivating,positive, and uplifting posts thank you so much! ... It feels like I did a really hardcore leg day and core day. Lol It feels great! Thank You all so much!

I'm glad you've found something that works and motivates you.

Everyone here shows how they care and shares what is passionate for them.

Do what you love and you'll keep wanting to do it.

Keep us posted with updates. #GetItGirl

🌴Aloha

texteach66

If Couch to 5K seems too much, consider trying None to Run. I'm just finishing, and there's an awesome, encouraging FB group, too.

garciasaul2649

I would start on a treadmill with a bit of incline, then when you feel ready increase the speed a bit every week and eventually go out, jogging on the road is harder than the treadmill

smithmj_13

Couch to 5K!

pondee629

"Jogging? How do you begin?" With a brisk walk and go on from there.

BrianSharpe

ferrenmariec97 wrote: »

Thank you! So its not going to backpedal me to walk a block or two and then start jogging again? All the people in my life say that you undo everything you worked for if you stop to walk for a block or so?

They're completely wrong.... there are people running marathon distance races using a run/walk method (often referred to the Galloway method) and turning in some pretty impressive times.

I've been running consistently for over 10 years now (I've gone from 5K races to half-marathons & Olympic distance triathlons) and when I started I could barely get around the block. I stared with running (very slowly) 1 minute then walking 9 & repeat, then 2 minutes running & 8 minutes walking etc until I was running 10 (well, slowly shuffling to be more accurate) and then built up from there.

I'm going to guess that your boyfriend is going faster than you can handle. Running is the simplest of activities but we all adapt at our own rates. You probably need to slow down and build up very gradually. Most of your runs should be at a pace at which you can carry on a conversation, your breathing should be deep and relaxed.

Don't try to rush the process. Most running injuries are a result of too much, too soon, too fast. At the risk of using a cliche it's a marathon, not a sprint.

Running has been a great source of joy for me, it's almost like mobile meditation and your boyfriend is right about the runner's high. You don't experience it every run but when it's good it's great.

rummyqueen

Start out slow by walking anout half an hour to an hour, Built up to it then fast power walk about in 2 weeks . Then really walk fast as you can keep that up for an hour , by the end of the month you should be walking so fast that you are jogging . 👍😃

LadySaton

I just want to thank every single person on this thread who said to slow down. I have only been able to run a quarter mile at a time until today. I thought I was running slowly, but apparently I was trying to start at a pace of 9 minutes per mile?! Today I slowed it way down and was able to jog for 3 miles straight at about 12 minutes per mile - and really I felt like I could have kept going (I stopped because I was worried I might injure something if I pushed too far). I can’t believe I have been trying to do this for years and thinking something was wrong with me and all I needed to do was slow down. I felt so dumb and so happy at the same time. 🤣

firef1y72

ferrenmariec97 wrote: »

Thank you! So its not going to backpedal me to walk a block or two and then start jogging again? All the people in my life say that you undo everything you worked for if you stop to walk for a block or so?

Over the last three weeks I've started using run/walk intervals on my long runs (Despite being perfectly capable of running 13miles without needing to stop or walk)

In those 3 weeks I :
completed a very hilly (notoriously hilly) 10mile race with my (at the time) 3rd best 10mile time.
Took 5mins off my 10mile pr (this was the week after the race)
Finally broke the 2:30 half taking 3min45 off my half time (and this was not in race conditions so I didn't have the extra buzz from that.

Does that sound like a backwards step. I find that I can push the run intervals at my 5k pace and then fast walk and I end up faster than if I just run straight (as I tend to start too fast and then burn out)

bwogilvie

Congratulations on starting! Run/walk programs are a great way to start, and a lot of people stick with them even after they finish. Jeff Galloway even argues that slower runners can cover more distance with a run/walk plan than they can if they run continuously, because the short walk breaks allow for a faster running pace. You can check out his website if you want to learn more: http://www.jeffgalloway.com

The Boy Scout Handbook recommends "scout's pace" for covering distance quickly without getting fatigued: it's basically run-walk intervals.