Can I run?

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  • ladycomix
    ladycomix Posts: 104
    It sounds simple to just run, but its not. Atleast for me. I am around 5'3 and 190 lbs. I wanna run so bad and someday complete some sort of marathon, even if its just a 5k. I need a plan so I can start. Dont know if I should start on treadmill or outside? I am also heavy chested, which is also a big barrier. Any advice?

    I'm the same height as you, I weigh 205 right now and I just finished 2 miles without stopping in the summer heat. (That's the most I can do in my lunch hour and still have time to shower and eat) It can be done...you have to want it.

    Try C25K to get you going in the right direction.

    edited to add: I really think running has helped my weight loss efforts...I feel FABULOUS after doing my miles and that feeling keeps me on target for my day!
  • jmsladky
    jmsladky Posts: 46
    You all have inspired me. I just bought a pair of running shoes. I have a droid and have heard of counch to 5k. I want to thank all of you!! YOu are awesome!!
  • R4z0r4Mm0
    R4z0r4Mm0 Posts: 131
    Something I learned the hard way - I broke #4 of the Golden Rules of Running.

    4. STAY ON THE TRAIL Pavement damages joints,tendons, ligaments, and muscles. The more you can run on grass, woodchips, or dirt, the better off you are. My athletes run 90 percent oftheir workouts on soft surfaces.

    http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/running/The-Ten-Golden-Rules-of-Running.html

    2 of my weekly runs are on grass and my long run is on the road - this has helped me a lot.

    Enjoy your runs! Feel free to add me - I like having running friends in MFP!
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    If I can do it, ANYONE can!!!!!!!! I am 5'5", large chested (40G) and 43 yrs old. I started running/jogging when I was weighing 200+ lbs. I did the couch to 5K program. granted I am not a fast runner, but now that I can go the 5K distance, I am working on increasing my speed.

    wear a good bra, maybe two...and go at a pace you can handle

    This is almost the same as me - 44 yrs, DD chest, 5'4" and started running (c25k) in January at 202 pounds.
    Now I'm 156 pounds and my profile pic is me running a 12km race 2 weeks ago.
    Three important things: get good shoes, get a supportive bra (I wear a sports bra plus a tank top with shelf bra), run SLOW.
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    Like you, I thought I couldn't run. Unlike you, I have a genetic bone diease that causes bone tumors on every joint of my body except for my head. Starting when I was 3 years old, I have had several orthopedic surgeries throughout my life. My mother had the same bone disease as me and had to have both of her knees replaced due to high impact aerobics. I thought the same would happen to me if I did anything high impact.

    But then I quit smoking and my weightloss came to a standstill. I read up on Couch to 5K and decided that it didn't really sound so bad. I gave it a try and have told myself that if I get knee pain or any other serious joint pain, I'll stop. I've just finished week 5 today, and so far I'm doing fine. I'm shocked that I'm able to run. I spent my ENTIRE life avoiding it because I was convinced I couldn't. I know a lot of people have said "If I can do it, anyone can" but seriously. If I'm able to do it, there is no reason someone who does not have my disabilities can't.
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