Too big to run??

As an avid runner I can give the advice to start slow. A slow and steady jog is all you need to start and build it up. Concentrate of form and landing on your feet properly. Go to Runner's World.com and there should be some great articles for beginners.

It's a great sport - best of luck to you!

I walk fast at an incline on a treadmill. It gets your HR up without all of the impact. My sister also started that way at about 200 lbs and she trained and has run the Chicago Marathon 3x. She is not super tiny or fast but she does it. I think she is about 150-160 now

please please please read born to run! it is by christopher mcdougall and a wonderful book. here is his website (not saying to buy it from him) but so you can read what the book is about because i'm not the greatest at explaining it.

http://www.chrismcdougall.com/

i'm just starting with running too, so runners on here please add me!!

I trained for a 5K one summer and didn't lose a pound or change clothes sizes. My diet was consistent. I've learned that running is not the most efficient way to lose weight and isn't the best on joints regardless of size. However, if you enjoy it, the cardiovascular effects alone are beneficial. Just my two cents as a medical student.

Elephants run and they are a LOT bigger than you!! Just take it slow, walk, run slowly until you are tired then walk again and do itall over again .If you do that erveryday or so, pretty soon you will notice you are running more and walking less. Don't worry about how fast or slow you run, whatever you do it is probably more than you have done!!

Basil

I'm about the same size as you, have Rheumatoid Arthritis and herniated discs. I definitely felt the pressure of my weight in my knees when I first started trying to run (jog). I run on my treadmill because I am too embarassed to run outside where people can see me right now. I am hoping by spring, I will be confident enough to go outside.

I started using the Couch To 5K app, it starts you out slowly and builds your running time as you complete the weeks. I definitely recommend this app!

Good luck, you can do it!

Have you heard of "Couch to 5k". It is a great program for non runners who would like to start, it combines intervals of walking and jogging over several weeks. I personally haven't made it past week 3 but I know a lot of people who swear by it.....good luck!!

i started couch to 10k in november..i had never run in my life..i am in week 6 and ran 2.5 miles the other day...without a problem...its a series of walking and running...and its AWESOME!!

I forgot to mention above - Congratulations on your weight loss!! That is just awesome!

You are smaller than me and I run between 3 and 6 miles four times a week (I weigh 244 lbs at 5' 7"). I was of course faster when I was close to 200 but I have always been a heavy runner. Just take it easy and work up your mileage slowly. You will run faster and easier when lighter but I don't think you should wait. I haven't had any running related injury despite running for 2 years at a little over 200 including 2 half and 1 full marathons and after a break for a couple of years the last 4 months at 244+. Just listen to your body and don't push too hard. I am working to get lighter so I can run better but I am glad I didn't wait. I have had way too many great runs.

i guess it all depends on if u have bad knees or back already, i do and my husband is an avid runner and will not let me run till i at least hit 200 cuz of all the excess weight i have hes afraid it will mess up my back and knees more, now if u have no issues like i do then i would say u can but start slow and do the run walk thing dont push it u dont want to hurt urself.