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obese and running

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  • Proyecto_AN
    Proyecto_AN Posts: 387
    Hey, i'm Alfredo... 6'1 - 324 lbs, i'm currently doing "fast walk (6 to 9 km/h)" on a elliptical trainer (easier on the joints), my average is 10+ km a week . I train 5 times a week. Just started 43 days ago. Feel free to add me!
  • DesignGuy
    DesignGuy Posts: 457 Member
    I completed C25K @ 300 pounds. Yes, it sucked, but I did it. My body did hurt, but I like punishment so as long as I could kind of walk I kept going hard. I found it hurt my lower back the most.

    Today, I'm 250 or something, so still overweight. I did 6.5 miles (run/walk), 5k (mostly run today), etc and it's much easier. I'm starting to run/jog/whatever more often now.

    As everyone else said, get the best shoes you can and go at your own pace to build up. Like Postrockandcats said, I also have always had solid legs/knees.
  • JessPaul93016
    JessPaul93016 Posts: 119 Member
    I am in the middle of the Couch to 5K program. I am obese and this program has really helped me. I do the walking and running intervals 3 times a week. The other days I usually do a workout video with weights. I have lost 5 pounds since starting and I feel more energized. I definitely plan to keep this up after I have completed the program. Good luck to you!
  • michelleindeed
    michelleindeed Posts: 117 Member
    I'm currently 301 (5'11"), and I've been walking and trying to speedwalk or throw in some jogging, and my body doesn't seem to like that at all yet. I think I'm going to hold off for a while, since I have bad knees AND bad ankles.
    Also MS, which makes me extra-clumsy.
  • YoukilledJosh
    YoukilledJosh Posts: 49
    I started running 6-7 days a week at 315lbs, if it hurts dont do it just listen to your body :)
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