I'm back and looking for some advice

BetterJenny

Sorry I came on here then disappeared within a couple of days. Had quite the interesting month. I came on originally because I'd been to a fertility clinic and the dr told me she would not help me until I lost 100lbs. Then a few days later, I got a positive pregnancy test. So I held off on changing my routine until I could see my dr. My dr turned out to be rather useless though. This past monday I miscarried. I'm going for my surgery (d&c) on monday. I know why this happened. The main reason is my pcos, which is also causing my weight issues. It makes it too easy to gain, too difficult to lose, and is worsened by the weight. It's a vicious circle with many other side effects, including high risk for early miscarriages. SO....it's time to really buckle down and take control over this monster that has been ruling my life for so long. The thing I'm looking for help on is the C25K challenge. I have a treadmill already. I've found very basic outlines of the routine, but I'm looking for something a little more in depth. So if anyone could point me in the right direction, that would be very much appreciated. I plan on starting on Monday May 16th. That should be enough time after my surgery to be able to move around. If not, I'll start the following week. We'll see how I'm doing by then.

Also, is there any real preference for running shoes (types) or bare foot? Is there a "better" hrm I should look into?

foxxybrown

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/index.shtml

Sorry for your loss!

sunnyrunner23

I just read the book "Run your butt off" and really enjoyed it. It was very motivational and had a whole lot of good advice!

BetterJenny

Thanks for the help! I'll check out the link and look into the book

mom23nuts

polar makes a great HRM and I really love mine....also start slow if you have never done any major running before and don't forget to stretch before and after since the muscles can seize up on you like they did for me unfortunately.

Maybe if you have a plan try walking a 5k for a few times if you have never run before and then slowly add in a few minures of jogging until you feel comfortable with it and then slowly add on more jog minutes as you go.

Soon enough you will be jogging the whole thing and then the intervals of walking and running will be a pain in the butt because it is hard to keep shifting gears once you can jog the whole thing.

Also I wouldn't sink a ton of money into fancy gear like those bare foot running shoes, but that is just me personally. I just like a nice lightweight sneaker and lightly padded socks something maybe with a thicker bottom or heel or arch padding to add extra cushion.

If you decide to take it outside since the weather is getting nicer....remember pavement is better that cement sidewalks but if you can find a measures and cushiony highschool track to work on even better.

Last summer I knew I wanted to do a 5K in December....nuts I know but I started out with 2 laps walk 1 lap jog and then was able to work up to walk 1 run 1 then run 2 walk1 then run 3 walk 1.

Go at your own pace and remember we are here for you. You can do it! HUGS to you!

BetterJenny

I've seen those barefoot running shoes...they do NOT look comfortable lol. I was referring to running on my treadmill barefoot vs. with running shoes. I've heard some people prefer to go shoe-free as it gives their feet more freedom to do what's natural