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curryinahurry
curryinahurry Posts: 83 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi so I am trying to get in shape but can't seem to jog or run.

I want to but need advice on how to make it happen.

I walk for 30 mins OR do the stairmaster for 30 mins.

I have tried jog and min walk a min but only last about 10 mins max with that.

Is there something I can do or do I need to drop pounds before I can do it?

Joined this site a few days ago:
SW=239
CW=239
GW=190 by may 2012

Thanks all for your help in advance!!

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  • chanstriste13
    chanstriste13 Posts: 3,277 Member
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    try out c25k.

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    it's set to be done in 9 weeks, but if you are a complete nonrunner (like i was) then take as many weeks as you need for each session. best of luck to you!
  • catherinejbr
    catherinejbr Posts: 15
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    The best program (for me) has been C25K (www.c25k.com). It is a 9-week program that takes you from a couch potato to a 5k. You start off slowly, a little running with your walking, and work your way up. I am currently in week 7 and can run 25 minutes straight, and when I started I couldn't run 2 minutes without almost collapsing.
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
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    Also this:

    http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/5k.html

    very similar to C25K
  • curryinahurry
    curryinahurry Posts: 83 Member
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    Thanks all I will see if these help me...
  • curryinahurry
    curryinahurry Posts: 83 Member
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    Thanks all I will see if these help me...
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
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    When you say it only lasts 10 minutes, do you mean you get tired and can't keep jogging, or... ?

    If you're getting tired, then that's just part of the deal. It takes time to build stamina. Try alternating jogging/walking if you can't maintain the jog.
  • wjkirby
    wjkirby Posts: 120
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    If you're doing 1 min run 1 min walk and only lasting 10 minutes, slow down the runs. When I started running the county road I walked on had mile markers. I decided to try to run from one to the next one. I got about a quarter mile that day. The next day I slowed it down and got about a half mile. It took me 5 days to get the right speed to cover a full mile. I did it in about 13 minutes. I was able to walk it in 14.5 min, so I wasn't going much faster than my walking speed but I was moving. It only took a few weeks and I was running 3 miles and got faster. A year later I ran my first marathon. That took me almost 4 and a half hours but I ran every step of it.
  • benjaminlaycock
    benjaminlaycock Posts: 4
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    Trust me on this one... It took me about a month to start running/jogging for over 10 minutes. Just keep on running/jogging and you will build up endurance. Also be sure to get enough rest since you are just starting out.
  • bprague
    bprague Posts: 564 Member
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    increase the time of your walking intervals, decrease your speed.
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
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    Keep doing what you can and in time you will improve :)
  • curryinahurry
    curryinahurry Posts: 83 Member
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    Hi all.

    Just wanted to update you guys.

    I was able to jog a min and walk a min for 25 mins straight yesterday.

    Then I did 5 mins on the stairmaster just to make it 30 mins.

    I was so tired but it felt soooooooo good.

    Thanks for all your replys to keep trying I am glad I did.

    I am going to keep this up!
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
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    great job curry! that is a fabulous start =D
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
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    awesome job! intervals like that are really hard for me. Way to go.

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