Anyone run a 5k at my size? 5'8 230 lbs.

my running partner is 5'8, and we completed a half marathon (successfully) together when he was 240# (down from 280). He runs in New Balance Minimus shoes, and is super careful about his knees (genetic issues) and impacts. He chose his shoes so that he wouldn't be encouraged to heel strike (the bad impact on your body), but would start with good form. Stop by a running shoe store and get fitted for shoes to make sure you don't pronate, they can also give you pointers on form (or look up Good Form Running and watch the videos).

We started with a couch to 5k program (google it, there's tons of free plans), most have options based on time or on distance. 9 weeks is plenty of time - don't forget you CAN walk part of the race (or the whole race), there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. World class marathon runners often incorporate walking into their races.

You can do this. Be careful. Start slow. Keep going.

You are awesome!

Nothing wrong with walking in between
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Good that you signed up, this goal will help you to get out
One thing I did before my first half marathon? I signed up for my second one

Do that, do not find an excuse to never do it again

:-) pulling for you

I'm 5'7 and started running at 247 pounds. I got myself a real good pair of running shoes and completed the Couch to 5K (C25K) training program. A month after I completed the 9 week program I ran my first 5K. I ran the first 2.5 miles then peetered out and walked a tad, then ran towards the finish. I was very slow but I did it!! No problems except for shin splints the first week. You can definitely do it.

I signed up for my first 5k and it is 9 weeks from now. I have been exercising for a month now and feel like I can handle it. I was just wondering if anyone had started running at my size and how it did on their joints? What training program you used? and were you successful at it? I want to run this 5k but also don't want to push myself too hard and end up hurting myself, if I have to I'll walk it. Any advice would be appreciated!

1st time I did the Couch to 5K (C25K) program I was about 250lbs (at 5'5") and got all the way through week 9. I was running 30 min straight. So it is conceiveable that you CAN run that 5k in 9 weeks!

I highly recommend C25K, or a similar trainer like Runkeeper which is what my husband uses. Both of these and others like them are trainers to get you running by doing intervals of jogging and walking.

Best possible advice I can give you, do NOT be concerned with speed. If you feel short of breath, slow down. If you get a stitch in your side, you are probably going too fast, slow down.

Speed will come later, just let your body learn how to run/jog and slowly build stamina for distance.

You CAN do that 5k!!!

I did a 5k out of that i did 2.5 mile last July at close to 290 lbs and I am 5'7. Understand I did walk and run. (it was also a mud run.) I am still doing running but not a 5k. Do a couch to 5k program cause I have nothing but good thinks about them. Best of luck to you.:happy:

I am also 5'8" and started running at about 230 lbs using c25k as well. No problems and no regrets-- you can do it!

I coached a woman that was about 325 when we started and is pretty much the same height as I am (5'5") and she ran a 5K at the end of the training program with only two short walking breaks. Was it a super fast pace? No, but she ran all but maybe a total of a quarter of a mile of it.

You can do it just remember to stretch and have good pair of shoes.

I did one at ~250lbs and another at ~260lbs (gained weight). I'm 5'6". I walked through parts but shuffled through most of it. It's definitely doable and a good goal to work toward.

I did two 5Ks around that weight, and I never in my life thought I would ever run one. I had never been a runner. EVER. I surprised myself, as well as my family and friends! I did walk a little bit during the races, and it took me a lot longer to finish than my friend, but I FINISHED! And felt so proud of myself! And you will too!