How heavy were you when you started?
rissaloses
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How heavy were you when you started running? I've been thinking of running for quite some time and keep telling myself I want to drop more weight first. Quite a few of my MFP friends are doing C25K, some heavier than me (currently 249). I have a history of back, knee and ankle issues and thought losing some weight first would make it easier, but I think I may always push it off until "later" if I don't start soon.
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I was 219 when I started running in January. I just keep to a pretty slow jog, and have noticed that running on dirt trails is much easier on my knees than running on the street.
Give it a try and good luck!0 -
264 POUNDS. I had a sore bum to start but it got better. Definately take the rest days the app suggests so you can recover. I started in november and now run 5 days a week.0
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I was about 290 when I started. I just graduated today---at 275.0
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I was 205. On week 6 now. I refuse to get injured, so when my back/knee/feet hurt, I take an extra day, but I can feel less stress at 10lbs down.0
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I started at 215 and ended in the 190's. I'm currently at 185. I attribute much of that to running.0
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I started at 268
I thought maybe I needed to wait to start but I'm soooo glad I didn't! I'm pretty slow but the feeling of being able to run for 30 minutes is awesome. I recently completed the c25k & plan on continuing my running to go further. I think I may do the c25k again and focus on my distance & speed this time. 
Good Luck! You can do this!0 -
I was about 195 and 5'4". How tall are you?
Given your weight, and EPECIALLY given your knee and back problems: two things for you...I would definitely check with your doctor first. And, most important!!, get properly fitted at a running store that does gait analysis. If you don't know where, ask runners or triathletes that you know.
My highest weight was 250 (NOT pregnant), and I wasn't ready to start then. I was really worried about my knees. I probably could have started sooner than 195, though. I didn't really have problems with my knees, but they did pop and hurt some when I went on stairs or down hills. At 195, I didn't have those issues anymore.0 -
When I first started I was 164 lbs. Currently I am at 148.0
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I started wanting to run at 230. I didn't actually start till a few weeks ago @ 215. I have been kickboxing and doing insanity at the same time so I havent been able to stick to the C25K as much as I would have liked. but I when I walk iItry to add in a bit of running... I know I'll get to where i can run for 30 min straight.
I totally agree with getting good shoes. I havent done that yet and have gotten blisters and sore knees, I think getting shoes would improve those issues! GOOD LUCK... Go Ahead start now... You can do it!!!!!0 -
I started at 258 pretty much my highest weight ever. The beauty of couch to 5k is that it truly eases you into it and really is great for weight loss because it provides interval workouts. My knees definitely barked back at me...but in the end how you feel over all is so worth it!!!!0
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I started at 269.3 pounds. The first week I gained weight making myself 270.7 pounds, but I think it was just muscle and water retention because I lost the same amount the week after.
I jog really slow though... I feel like I run in place sometimes, but I am nonetheless moving and doing it0 -
I only started this week at 63kg. I'm hoping running will help me get rid of the last 3kgs 0
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I was 189lbs. Not sure about my weight now, maybe 3 lbs less.0
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I jog really slow though... I feel like I run in place sometimes, but I am nonetheless moving and doing it
LOL, there have been times when I've looked down at my feet to see if I was still running. 0 -
I JUST started (I am week 2 Day 3 tomorrow) and I was 190lbs when I started. I am 188lbs now.0
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I started a couple of weeks ago at 258. I was a few pounds lighter when I started in the fall and quit. I am confident that I can keep this up!0
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How heavy were you when you started running? I've been thinking of running for quite some time and keep telling myself I want to drop more weight first. Quite a few of my MFP friends are doing C25K, some heavier than me (currently 249). I have a history of back, knee and ankle issues and thought losing some weight first would make it easier, but I think I may always push it off until "later" if I don't start soon.
I was 275 when I started, I thought I needed to lose more before I could do it but one day I just wanted to try it so I did and its awesome0 -
I started at 211.64
I have finished C25K now at 205.03
I have started the C210K. I go slow but im doing it. Go at the pace your body allows you and not what your mind tells you.
The big thing I have found is that my mind set makes all the differance. I say to myself yes I can and I will instead of im not sure, I might not make it.
You dont have go to the next week until you are ready. Wk 6 took me about three weeks and that is ok because I was doing better each time.
The first day you start you will not look back unless you LET your mind tell you other wise.
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I started at 235lbs, I'm midway through week 3 and I've had foot,ankle & knee problems for the last couple of years. Luckily I have new orthotic inserts that have made a huge difference and am now able to walk with no pain and run with minimal issue. I also have exercise induced asthma & have just started using a puffer. Like someone else said, go slow, listen to your body & take extra days between runs if needed. This isn't a race. I often take off 2 days between runs.0
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I started at 164 am now 158lbs. Just finished wk5. The 1st 1 or 2 weeks of c25k are more 'sweaty' than pounding on your feet however I think essential to start off with top running shoes,(maybe advice from your dr too would be sensible?). You could always build up by repeating any weeks you find tough (suggested in the plan) i think the only barrier to the plan is in the psyche!! It's one of the best things I've tried, and you can pace yourself to suit your own levels. Good luck0
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I jog really slow though... I feel like I run in place sometimes, but I am nonetheless moving and doing it
LOL, there have been times when I've looked down at my feet to see if I was still running.
This is me, lol! There was one day when the wind was blowing so strong and I jog pretty slow anyway that I think I was jogging backwards.0 -
I started at 265lbs and I am 5'4". I am currently in my 4th week. I jog with a group and I found I need to stretch longer than they do, I warm up a bit longer and I cool down longer. I was beginning to feel like I was going to get shin splints so I really listened to my body, iced my legs and I took an extra rest day. It worked. Shins were fine on my last session.
I also jog incredibly slow. I have a short stride so it feels like I am not moving at times. My goal is to get through the program and then I can go back and work on speed. I am also amazed that when I start a new week the jogging time I struggled with the week prior is now the "easy" one, so I believe it is mostly mental. Eg, in week 3 jogging for 3 minutes seemed impossible, but when I moved onto week 4, the 3 minute jog was a blessing compared to the 5 minute jog. I am hoping the 5 minute will seem easy compared to the 8 minutes of next week.
I say go for it. I love it. Just don't be afraid to go slow.0 -
I am also amazed that when I start a new week the jogging time I struggled with the week prior is now the "easy" one, so I believe it is mostly mental.
I've found that myself, but I think it really is physical. They really have the progression down so that you're achieving a stretch goal every single time you go out.0 -
I was around 180 when I started the program (am currently at 160) and I was a true couch potato. I took long walks a few times a week but nothing else.
The program is very good at progressing one along. It's surprising and so very rewarding to make it through each day.0 -
I jog really slow though... I feel like I run in place sometimes, but I am nonetheless moving and doing it
LOL, there have been times when I've looked down at my feet to see if I was still running.
Ha, ha...me too!! Sometimes I am so exhausted but keep pushing myself to "run/jog." I wonder if doing a brisk walk would actually be faster than my jog! LOL0 -
I weighed 254.5 at my heaviest and I'm 5'10". When I got below 230 which was in Feb-13, I started walking/jogging more. I surprised myself one day by jogging 10 minutes straight. I guess there was just some built up energy that day. But that motivated me to do more running/jog. I'll admit I'm still nervous I'm going to mess up my knees. Everyone around me seems to have knees issues including thin people like my husband who is a marathoner. I'm scared that all this extra weight will put too much stress on my knees and blow them out.
I know that running though is really the only way for me to stop plateauing and actually start losing again. When I do elliptical, treadmill walking and recumbent bike for awhile, I just stopped losing for months. Now it seems like if I jog at least twice a week, the weight is starting to come off again albeit slowly.
I've never really had a problem walking long distances. I travel a lot and often can walk all day sightseeing (5-10 miles). I've done many races including 5K's, 8K's and one 1/2 marathon but all of those were walking/jogging...mostly walking. I am signed up for 4 5K between now and July-13. I hope to at least run one of those the whole way through so I started the 5K training on the Runkeeper app. I can run about 15 minutes straight or a little over a mile now. On Saturday's (sometime's Sunday's), I try to get in one long walk/run of at 5-6 miles. I'll run the first mile straight and then walk most of the rest with intermittent short jogs...about 5 minutes. I get really out of breath still after the first mile and I'm not sure why. I work out 4-5 times a week and have been since Dec-12. I'm thinking I'm just not doing it correctly, the breathing that is. Hope that helps!!
Btw, I've had some knee soreness since I started in Feb-13. I thought it was just old shoes so I went to a running store. They did the whole bare foot running thing to see my arch, stride, etc on the treadmil and recorded it. It showed that I'm an overpronator with high arch. They then gave me three pairs of shoes to try on and run outside in. I went with the latest Asics since they felt the most cushiony. The Brooks felt really light though so I'm wondering if I made the right choice. Truth be told, they haven't helped much and I still get some shin and knee soreness but I'm thinking it's not the shoes just that I still have 223 pounds on me.
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