How fast/long could you jog when you were 220+lbs?

I like the outside walking as well. I started on the treadmill, but when I walk now a few miles twice or three times a week, I end up having fun and not so much looking at the calories the machine says I have lost. Being outside is very enjoyable and you can change up your workout. I do the eliptacle or treadmill if I go to the gym with friends. I would say do whats comfortable for you but still push yourself for improvement and set small goals to get where you wanna be

this thread has really been interesting for me to read and take on the advice, so thank you.

I am 247lbs and 5'6" and I have been thinking of giving walk/jogging a go.

I know, I think I can run like a superhero (not wonderwoman), much to the amusement/shock of bystanders, bus, and/or train drivers.
As, I approach a respectable speed of about 6mph, for some strange reason, my eyesight get so focused on my goal, that I fail to see any small dips, stones, fences, gates, dogs, kids, and even lampost, in my way. I blame this from years running on threadmills, so that when I attempt, to run outdoors, I am incappable of avoiding objects, as I so obviously, have failed to excersize the muscle groups, that enable me to stear, whilst running.
My knees, elbows, and chin, have taken to the tarmac, on several occasions, and at my age, I should know better, and stay away from running outdoors.
Anyone, who uses a threadmill, at home are in no danger. Aren't they?

When I started MFP, I was 235lbs. I NEVER went running, E-V-E-R.
Now when I'm at the gym, I put it on level 3 (which my understanding is 3mph) and its a fast-paced walk. Not a jog by any stretch. I do this for 30 mins and I'm definitely sweating, but it's not too much to handle.
I've also now taken to using the Nike+ Running App when I go for walks outside. The measurements are slightly different, and I'm still getting used to it, but I found myself being able to slowly do more and more. I ran (yes, RAN) more yesterday than I have in a very long time.
My advice: Don't push yourself too hard.
The fact that you, and most of us, are making even a small change can make a world of difference. And the last thing you want is to be discouraged by thinking you're not doing enough, or you hurt yourself but doing too much to start. Once your body starts to get used to being active, it WILL get easier.
Just don't give up! :flowerforyou:

I was 237 and started with slow jogging back in Feb. 5mph as long as I could. Do not remember how long though. Now I run as fast as 7.5 mph at times.

But try this because it will help; Run 1-2 min as fast as you can and then 3.5 mph for 1-2 min to bring your heart rate down, then repeat as often as you can for 30-40 min. Don't be discouraged if you struggle at first, just keep going. After several attempts you can begin to go faster and/or increase incline of ramp to challenge you more.

I cannot run on a treadmill! I don't know what it is, but my body cannot figure it out. And I remember trying to run at 5 mph and there's no way I could sustain that pace. So, when I started running, at 250, I did Couch to 5K outside. I love that program. Like others have said, it eases you into it and you start to find your own pace. There's no shame in walking when you need to or slowing down if your body needs it. I had to repeat a few weeks of the C25K program because I just wasn't ready to move on. Do what you need to do to be successful at it.

It's all relative to fitness really. I've seen people well over 220 lbs completing 10km and marathon races, if you train but eat a ton you'll be fit but still overweight........ so really it's how far can you run for your current fitness level. And the answer to that is how far you can run now, keep adding to it 0.5k or 0.25 miles each session, any time it's tough repeat and then push on the session after that.

I just started working out like a month ago, on the treadmill I started at 2 for about 45 minutes and that was hard. I have been able to maintain this and have slowly worked it up to 3 for 45 minutes. I think it depends on the person and what works best for you. Good luck to all of us!

It's all relative to fitness really. I've seen people well over 220 lbs completing 10km and marathon races, if you train but eat a ton you'll be fit but still overweight........ so really it's how far can you run for your current fitness level. And the answer to that is how far you can run now, keep adding to it 0.5k or 0.25 miles each session, any time it's tough repeat and then push on the session after that.

What he said...it's all relative to fitness. I started off about 250 (even before coming back to MFP in August), but for my size was in decent fitness shape and was able to get right to running intervals on the elliptical. I definitely had to work my way up to running longer stretches, but if you take it in small increments, it'll actually come quicker than you think. Keep pushing on and you'll get to places/goals you didn't think possible! Good luck!

I'm 211 and jog at 4.5mph. Very very slow I know but I keep increasing the time. I started out at a minute. Before long I was doing 5 minutes. I eventually got to 11 minutes and then in the space of 2 weeks quickly increased to 18 mins. I'm now at 24 minutes of continuous jogging which I am super proud about. Basically I set the timer on my treadmill for 45 mins, walk the first and last 5 mins at 3mph then just jog and walk brisky as much as I can the rest of the time and aim to always try and increase the distance I cover, even if it's only by 0.01 of a mile.