Jogging? How do you begin?
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You have gotten some great advice here. I thought I would never be a runner again after an accident and multiple surgeries. I recently started again after watching a documentary called From Fat to Finish Line on Amazon Prime. It's a story of 12 runners who collectively lost 1200 pounds and ran a Ragnar relay together. It's not the best documentary ever but it is inspiring that people of all fitness levels, shapes and sizes can become runners.
They have a program called Fat to First Mile (it's free) that I am following and it is really helpful. I am in week 5 and doing very well. It's similar to a couch to 5k program but a little less aggressive plus you can get a running mentor to talk to and get advice from. My mentor is an ultramarathoner and triathlete. They have a Facebook support group and on Sundays, they have a trainer (Rik who is featured in the documentary) go live for an hour so you can ask questions.
Jogging/running alone will not help you lose weight. Having a calorie deficit will. The running contributes to calorie burn which in turn, helps with weight loss as long you are properly tracking your calories. You will never be able to outrun poor diet choices. It also helps you build better heart and lung endurance. My resting heart beat has gone down considerably since I began. If your boyfriend is a fast runner and not comfortable running slowly, run alone until you build some endurance. If he is running longer and faster, he will probably have days with slow recovery runs - run with him then.
Things that have helped me start running again that might help you:- Being fitted for good quality running shoes. This is extremely important. Poor fitting shoes or ones that don't give you proper support can lead to injury. Note: after I lost my first 25 pounds, I had to be refitted.
- Watching YouTube videos on proper form. Some might think this is silly but it helped me. I discovered the reason my knees and hips hurt when I tried to run before was because I was taking much too long of strides. With a 36 inch inseam, long strides felt natural but they were anything but when running. Having your foot fall out in front of you as you run puts unneeded stress on your joints. Your feet should fall directly below your body as you jog/run, not out in front of you. It took some practice but helped so much.
- Going slow. No matter how slow you think you're going, you can always go slower. You can run slower than you walk. At first, you are just learning how to run without pain and with good form. The speed can come later.
- Incorporating yoga into my training. This has increased my mobility and my flexibility which help me be a better runner. This is not required for running, just something that has helped me personally.
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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!14
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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!
^ Ignore this. You've gotten plenty of posts offering good advice in this thread, that's not one of them.12 -
looks like you've gotten good advice here.
i used c25k, then b210k
the right shoes are the difference between running comfortably and an injury creating expensive medical bills
rest days are essential. let your body recover.
good luck and have fun1 -
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.
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ferrenmariec97 wrote: »I cant wait for my next running day!
Yay! You are now officially a runner!!! You should come join us in the monthly running accountability thread. They have great advice for newbies like us.4 -
where is that found at?0
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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.
I know. Him, and Shalene, and Des are *really* potbellied.
Except for that they're not.3 -
ferrenmariec97 wrote: »where is that found at?
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/42909589#Comment_429095890 -
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.
Congrats, you can post an elite, .0001% genetics athlete. Who is also 110 lbs wet.
Post a pic of you, and I'll post a pic of me, we can compare the results? I do some HIIT and powerlifting. And I dont have superior genes like this guy. Let me know! Otherwise, take the knowledge you receive, and expand it.12 -
jessebowen492 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.5 -
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.9
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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:3 -
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
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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
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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 3
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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.6 -
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!8 -
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.9 -
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.
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Do what you love and you'll keep wanting to do it.
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