I want to RUN

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  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323
    Ah this is why I love this site, you guys are all awesome! Made my day!

    I like the idea of signing up for a 5K maybe 6 months or so in the future so I have something to keep me motivated (besides the fun of running!)

    I know a treadmill is more accurate on speed and distance, that sort of thing, but I will be doing this program outdoors. Not only is the weather here in TX very moderate in the winter, but I am still too self conscious to run on a gym treadmill. All I can hear is my own pounding footsteps and imagine the treadmill is about to break. And I'm always looking around to see if anyone notices me attempting to do what all of the other people there are already doing. :laugh:
  • jnetholmer
    jnetholmer Posts: 30
    Great Job with the running. I was never a runner, but in the spring was convinced to try it. I have now done 9 miles in one run and several 6 mile runs My trick...interval running. I started running 30 s, walking 30s. Then it was run 1 minute, walk 30 sec. I worked up to 2 min run:1min walk and now I am working on increasing my distance. I am not athletic but can keep a 12 min mile pace, 5mph by doing these intervals. I have read a couple running books and several of them suggested the idea. Start with short times to keep the intervals: 5 min, 10 min, and then increase your time. You can do it! Really if I can run for 1 hour and 13 minutes and keep a 5 mph overall pace (at 190 pounds!) anyone can do it!! Good Luck.
  • jenf235
    jenf235 Posts: 157 Member
    I'm trying to transition into running, too. I think 3 minutes is fabulous!!! When I want to work on running, I go to our school gym. I walk four laps and then run one. By the time I finished the last time, I had run over a mile. My best there is 3 in a row, but I couldn't breathe. One or two laps in a row is my limit at the moment. You keep at it and I promise I will too! :wink:
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Do couch to 5k :) it will really help
  • Priincess_Natalie
    Priincess_Natalie Posts: 367 Member
    That's awesome. You'll be running 5 and then 10 and more in no time!!! Keep up the good work!
  • angel51woo
    angel51woo Posts: 3
    keep running!
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  • xSakura
    xSakura Posts: 288 Member
    That's great, well done!
    I can't wait until I can run for awhile, without sounding like I'm gonna die :laugh:
  • Heitor70
    Heitor70 Posts: 56 Member
    Congratulations! You are on the right path, thanks for sharing!
  • sammielealea
    sammielealea Posts: 245 Member
    That's awesome . . . you should be very proud of yourself!
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    fantastic well done
  • zannyzanzanzibar
    zannyzanzanzibar Posts: 354 Member
    That is so awesome, well done you!!

    I used to despise running. I was the ridiculously unfit girl who was always at the back, walking instead of running, during cross country at school. Now I can run a 5k fairly easily!

    Keep it up, you're doing great :)
  • likemeinvisible
    likemeinvisible Posts: 309
    I could only do a few minutes when I started, endurance is built over time. Good job for taking the first step !
    Get good shoes, run slow, walk fast and drink a lot all through the day.
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    You can so do it! I had never been able to run more than 1/4 mile at a time, even when I was a teenager. I was obese pretty much my whole adult life. In March of last year, I started doing c25k. I did two rounds of it and 8 months after I started, I ran my first 5k in just over 34 minutes. Since March of last year I've done 2 5ks, 2 4 milers and a half marathon. And I agree about signing up for races. I like to always be signed up for a race 3-5 months out (my next one is the Hot Chocolate 5k in March). Keeps me motivated to run (because it is NOT my favorite thing in the world).
  • kddham
    kddham Posts: 53 Member
    My story is some what same.. when I started 5 months back.. I could hardly ran 0.5 km in one streach.. I kept on trying and started increasing my distance every week by 0.25 km.. Then started reading about running !

    Now so far I have ran 2 half marathon and around 20+ 10 and 15 kms !

    My Schedule :
    Running : Wed - 5 km, Friday - 10 km and Sun - 15 km
    Weight Training : Tue, Thu and Sat

    Do include weigh training along with running .. it will increase your mucsle strengh to run longer !
  • AprilRN10
    AprilRN10 Posts: 548 Member
    I just did day one of C25K today. You can totally do this. I'm pretty much in the same boat as you.
  • weeto1
    weeto1 Posts: 16 Member
    Well done. Keep it simple.
  • TashiaMH
    TashiaMH Posts: 70 Member
    Great NSV
  • algebravoodoo
    algebravoodoo Posts: 776 Member
    You are the awesome in awesome sauce! Great job!!
  • jellybeansmamma
    jellybeansmamma Posts: 122 Member
    That is so awesome!!! I manage about 30 seconds, can't wait until I am where you are now. Keep it up girl!!!
  • lel76
    lel76 Posts: 13 Member
    Yay! Congratulations! Start off with C25k and you will be running in no time. I started like this and now I'm nearing completion of my 10k app and looking towards a health marathon one. I am still obese too so if I can run then so can you! I'm slow but I don't care! Good luck and stick at it!!!
  • lel76
    lel76 Posts: 13 Member
    Oops half*
  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323
    I think I'll look into some nice running shoes now. Any ideas? I have a pair or Merrell barefoot trail shoes that I have now but might need to be retired soon.

    I am hoping for something preferably under $150.
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    You need to run slower to last longer (pace yourself) and then you can work your way up from .25 miles to even a mile.
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    3 minutes is amazing! I'm pretty positive I couldn't do that. You should be so proud of yourself.
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    I think I'll look into some nice running shoes now. Any ideas? I have a pair or Merrell barefoot trail shoes that I have now but might need to be retired soon.

    I am hoping for something preferably under $150.
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    I got me a pair of Asics for half that and they are so comfortable, I can even run on pavement.
  • RunMyOregonBunsOff
    RunMyOregonBunsOff Posts: 862 Member
    Way to go! I'm so happy that you have decided to do the C25K program! I like my Asics as well. It would be a good idea to go in and get fitted for shoes, if not this time for sure next time. They will watch you run and be sure that you feet/ankles are lined up properly
  • algebravoodoo
    algebravoodoo Posts: 776 Member
    I think I'll look into some nice running shoes now. Any ideas? I have a pair or Merrell barefoot trail shoes that I have now but might need to be retired soon.

    I am hoping for something preferably under $150.

    I have found decent prices on Joe's New Balance Outlet. true, they are not the newest models but so what? I'm pretty sure if you know of a specific model you'd like to try, someone somewhere online has it on sale.

    http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/

    Good luck!
  • MissFitee
    MissFitee Posts: 106 Member
    I just have to recommend the app "Zombies, run!" (by Six to Start). The first time I used it I ran at 7 km/h average instead of my usual km/h with very few breaks. There's nothing like having a personal trainer tell you that you better run or the zombies are gonna eat you!
  • Feisty_Red
    Feisty_Red Posts: 982 Member
    That's soooo great..I still can't run for a long stretch and I've done a couple 5 k's and I run weekly!

    Running is hard! Good luck!!
  • algebravoodoo
    algebravoodoo Posts: 776 Member
    That is awesome! You will only improve now that you got a taste of it. I too have always wanted to run but was way to heavy. I have only lost about half of what I need to, but this morning I jogged an entire 3 miles without stopping or walking! It still took me almost 36 min so I don't know if you can really call it running, but for me the jogging that long was a huge deal! Keep it up!

    If it felt like running/jogging, it was running/jogging! Great job!

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