beginning weight when u started running
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What weight were you when you started running?
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joaniee2003 wrote: »What weight were you when you started running? I feel too fat to start.0
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I started at 220 (I'm 5'2). As long as you start slow and listen to your body, you should be ok. I definitely feel too fat to run somedays, and I was wearing 2-3 bras to stop the jiggle (til I found the right sports bra). Compression clothing helps with other jiggling.0
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135 ish. (I'm 5'6", I started running again at around age 45?)0
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I started at 220 (I'm 5'2). As long as you start slow and listen to your body, you should be ok. I definitely feel too fat to run somedays, and I was wearing 2-3 bras to stop the jiggle (til I found the right sports bra). Compression clothing helps with other jiggling.
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I was 171 when I started, now 149 and will never stop running (if I can help it ). I took it slow and really listened to what my body was telling me. Also, a good pair of running shoes makes a world of difference. I recommend getting fitted for a pair if you decide you love running!!!0
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I started at about 185, 190. I used the Couch to 5K, it really helped to get going.0
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I was 253 lbs., now I'm down to 215... and still running!0
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300 pounds I'm now 180 and still running0
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Awww thanks all of you. Hopefully I will get over my fear and try it out soon.0
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I started at 220 (I'm 5'2). As long as you start slow and listen to your body, you should be ok. I definitely feel too fat to run somedays, and I was wearing 2-3 bras to stop the jiggle (til I found the right sports bra). Compression clothing helps with other jiggling.
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6 foot 2 inches and 255 pounds when I started running. Currently fluctuating between 226 and 229 because I am working on building strength as opposed to losing. I still need to lose...but also need more strength. Will start focusing on losing again probably in April.0
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5'6" and 170, down nine pounds since. Even though I'm eating more.0
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128. Its hard at any weight, at first. It seems like the heavier folks have an advantage. They seem to be getting exponentially stronger with each run.0
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Great post, I am wondering the same. I want to add running g to my arsenal but I have a surgically repaired ankle (screws and a plate) and think I Ned to be as light as I can before starting. Not sure if I will ever be pain free but don't want to injure myself and derail my current workouts. For now I do biking, elliptical, rowing and strength.
Anyone have any input or advice? I'm currently about 187lbs and 5'8". I would say I'm in good cardiovascular shape at this point.0 -
joaniee2003 wrote: »What weight were you when you started running? I feel too fat to start.
You are not too fat to start. I guarantee that.
Start slow. The C25K program is really good for beginners. You start by running (slowly) 30 seconds, walking 90 seconds, and repeating for 20 minutes. Weight is not a factor at all.
Give it a try. You can do this if you want to. Read this:
http://flintland.blogspot.ca/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html
It's a beautiful blog entry.
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210 on Dec. 11th. I'm 199 .0 lbs now.0
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I was somewhere around 290 when I started running last summer, perhaps even 300.0
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252 pounds (5'10). I am doing couch to 5km. I was puffed after each running interval. Yesterday I completed week 5 which was a 20 minute run! And I felt great. My weight is down to 230 pounds now.0
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Have you considered "running" in the pool? It's a good way to start.The chlorine doesn't wreck your hair because you aren't submerging. So you can run in the pool more often if hair color/perm/relaxer is an issue.
I've been jogging since January. But I walked a long time before that. Also, I wear a loose jacket. I'm 5'1" and weigh 177. Yikes!
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Started at 282.0
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