Transitioning from walking to running
jbouthiette
Posts: 211 Member
Hello all,
I am a 59 year old man that is trying to get into shape for the first time in a number of years. My goal is to run a 5K or maybe even a 10K by my 60th birthday, which is next June. I really only started a walking routine in July and did about 40 miles in August and and have a goal of 50 miles in September. I am still a little over 300 lbs, but am getting close to breaking that barrier, hopefully by the end of this month.
All that said, I am concerned about making the transition from walking to running and the impact on my knees and feet. I am currently walking 2-4 miles a day, sometimes 2 miles twice a day at a pace of about 3.5 miles per hour. What is the best way to transition to running? I live in snow country, so am going to have to be moving to the gym in the next month or two.
Thanks for any and all input.
JB.
I am a 59 year old man that is trying to get into shape for the first time in a number of years. My goal is to run a 5K or maybe even a 10K by my 60th birthday, which is next June. I really only started a walking routine in July and did about 40 miles in August and and have a goal of 50 miles in September. I am still a little over 300 lbs, but am getting close to breaking that barrier, hopefully by the end of this month.
All that said, I am concerned about making the transition from walking to running and the impact on my knees and feet. I am currently walking 2-4 miles a day, sometimes 2 miles twice a day at a pace of about 3.5 miles per hour. What is the best way to transition to running? I live in snow country, so am going to have to be moving to the gym in the next month or two.
Thanks for any and all input.
JB.
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Find an interval program like Couch to 5k or check out Jeff Galloway. Use run/walk intervals, go slow and build up your time and endurance. Definitely get cleared by your doc and get some proper running shoes, too.0
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Find an interval program like Couch to 5k or check out Jeff Galloway. Use run/walk intervals, go slow and build up your time and endurance. Definitely get cleared by your doc and get some proper running shoes, too.
Everything she said!
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