So today...

Kali112
Kali112 Posts: 87 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I had a little victory. Two weeks ago when i started exercising again after a long break, i could only jog for TWO MINUTES yes two minutes without having to stop and walk. Like 2 mins jog, 2 mins walk, 2mins jog, etc. Today after 2 weeks of regular gym going I could manage 6 minutes at a stretch,

...does this mean...

I am making progress?

Also, is it really going to be this slow? I am not even technically 'overweight', is this normal?

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  • 12pillows
    12pillows Posts: 81 Member
    That's awesome! It'll pick up faster than you realise. When I first started running a few years ago I couldn't run for a full minute without having to stop. A few months later I was regularly doing 5k runs without stopping :)
    If you stick at it the results will follow!
  • Pectinbean
    Pectinbean Posts: 62 Member
    Yes, that is progress!

    Running is hard! It's getting the breathing right you don't get a stitch, that's what I struggled with. I can now run (jog, really) for 25 mins without breaking into a walk. It's taken me a month. I sing when I jog, I might look like a weirdo but it helps me control my breathing and pace myself. I also stopped clock-watching, made me enjoy it more and go at a more sensible pace.

    Keep at it, it does get easier.
  • rencawdor24
    rencawdor24 Posts: 157 Member
    I'd say that's progress...anything that is moving you towards your goal is progress. The speed of progress may vary from person to person. So well done!

    Quick question - do you think jogging at a spot is effective for weight loss? The reason I ask is that I am currently living in a hotel and can't use hotel gym as I have my 3 year old daughter with me.
  • C3001
    C3001 Posts: 28 Member
    You are definitely making progress. So... I can't find the source for what I'm about to say... But, I found it extremely helpful and hope you do as well! It takes 6-9 minutes for your body to "adjust" to a run each and every time.

    Background: I ran a marathon at 29 having never ran in my life. I was a dancer so somewhat active but had never even ran a mile without stopping previous. Trained for a year and read lots of articles and journals regarding the topic of distance running.

    Anectodal-- I ran as you did for 1-2 weeks at a time depending on how comfortable I was when I began. Run 1, walk 1... Run 2, walk 1... Run 3, walk 1. Sure enough, I learned that once my body hit 8 minutes into a run then I could run "forever" at my comfortable pace (I too learned by doing the sing/talk test). I found my comfort point! After I hit 8 minute intervals then I started counting by mileage. Running 1 mile at a time with a 3 minute walk between. Running 1.5 mile the following week... 2 miles the next week, etc. Once I hit 3 miles then the sky was the limit. I followed a marathon training plan and done I was. ;). That said, the talk test is important to manage your pace. Once you can run the goal distance then worry about speed/interval training (IMO).

    I loved runnung at the time. Unfortunately, I reinjured an old knee injury. Now, though, I am better and dancing again although running still freaks me out.

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