Running

A lot of people really like doing couch to 5K. I've personally never done it, but I hear great things.

I started back up a little over a year ago. I started slowly with a mix of jogging then walking and built my way up. I started with 13 min miles and only doing 1-2 miles at a time. Now I can run up to 6 miles (8-9 min miles). I got a good pair of running shoes and that helped a lot. Good luck!!

I was in your place back in December. I second the good, quality shoes advice. If you go to a running shoe store, and if the staff is knowledgeable, they can assess your gait/stride & give you recommendations on various brands. Also, don't expect too much out of yourself at once. I started out running a block, walking 2, for a mile. I could only do it every other day at best. Now, I have built myself up to 9 miles, no walking, and I'm doing hill workouts once a week, too. Make sure you stretch well after each run - that's when your muscles are warm & you absolutely don't want to stop a run & let them tighten up on you without a good stretch. There is a running group on here called Monthly Running Goals, it's a great group of folks with a lot of positive things to say. They have helped me with motivation immensely. Also, it's a mix of beginners to marathon runners who kindly share their knowledge. You should check them out!