Wants to run, but can't :(

Start slow, try going slower than you have before, even if it is only slightly faster than a walk at first, once you get use to it you will be able to increase time and or speed. you can try the couch to 5k program, you can Google it to get more info.

I was the same way. In a 30 minute walk, I could only run 4 times and it was MAYBE for 30 seconds. Each time I went out, I just told myself "I'll run to that lamppost" then run further until I literally couldn't stop. Then I was able to do intervals where I walked 1 minute, ran 1 minute. Now I'm doing Couch to 5K. I'm only on week 2 which is 5 minute warm up walk, 1 1/2 mins running, 2 minutes walking, and back and forth.

You can do it!

Start by just going for walks.. try and keep the pace quick enough so you can feel your heart rate increase... after a while you can start introducing short bursts of running when you feel like it... over time add more of these little runs to your walk or make them longer... it you keep gradually increasing this then eventually it will be a run rather than a walk. x

I started to try to run last week. Every time I do, I am so tired after 30 seconds. Anyone have any suggestions how I can do this and not be so tired.

That's okay, seriously.

Try this, run 30 seconds, walk two minutes, run 30 seconds, walk two minutes, continue like that to 30 minutes..

After a week of that, try, run 30 seconds, walk 90 seconds, run 30 second, walk 90 seconds, carry on like that to 30 minutes.

Then try, run 30 seconds, walk 60 seconds, run 30 seconds, walk 60 seconds, continue up to 30 minutes.

Gradually build up, eventually continuing up to 45 minutes and then running for slightly longer (60 seconds, 90 seconds, two minutes etc). Certainly don't stress over it. It will get easier each time you do it. Really tiny build-ups........ :flowerforyou:

I joined the Running Room in order to learn to run... And now teach marathon clinics!!! I've completed 7 half marathons and 1 marathon upright and smiling.

Here's the training you can do to learn to run - it's fool proof!

Week 1 walk 2 minutes, run one minute x 7 (do this 3 times a week)
Week 2 walk 1 minute, run one minute x 10 (three times per week)
Week 3 walk 1 minute, run two minutes x 7
Week 4 walk 1 minute, run three minutes x 6
Week 5 walk 1 minute, run four minutes x 4
Week 6 walk 1 minute, run 6 minutes x 3
Week 7 walk 1 minute, run 7 minutes x 3
Week 8 walk 1 minute, run 8 minutes x 2 plus run another 2 minutes after your second minute walk
Week 9 walk 1 minute, run 9 minutes x 2
Week 10 walk 1, run 10 minutes x 2

This program brings you up to running 10 and 1's, which is the base of running. Then after that, you can train for 5k, 10k, whatever you want!!! Message me if you want more info on further training programs. Remember to run at a pace that's good for you, you should be able to have a conversation (in between breaths) with your running partner (would be good to have one!!). If you go too fast, you won't be able to carry on and build a good running base.

On another note, get rid of the "I can't" cause I have trained with people who weighed over 250lbs people who've never done ANY exercises in their life, people who were over 60. They did it and so can you!!! I'm flat footed and ran marathons! Just push through it and remember it doesn't matter how fast, far or long your run - YOU'RE A RUNNER and that's what matters!

I was like you, but I've started the C25K program and the other day was able to jog for 14 min. without stopping!

Here's the program if you're interested:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

It's the chart part way down on the page. 9 weeks, 3 workouts per week.

Oops - someone beat me to this! Well, I second the recommendation for this program.