Too heavy to run

It really depends on the state of your joints, particularly your feet, knees and hips. Anyone can run SOME distance. I would recommend trying a Couch to 5K program. There's lots of apps for smartphones for it. Essentially it takes you from not running at all and slowly builds up over the weeks to being able to complete a 5km run.

If you have the cardiovascular capacity to briskly walk for half an hour, and your feet and joints don't hurt, try adding a slow jog for 30 to 60 seconds a few times during your walk. Continue to add intensity until your joints start to complain (you mightn't feel it until the next day, so ramp up intensity slowly so you don't overshoot your ability).

If you find an intensity level that makes your joints hurt, then back off intensity slightly and train at that level for a few weeks before trying to up your intensity again.

Stop making excuses. Walk until you can run if that is a goal for you. Start with a block if that is all you can manage.

kattyjamesmfp wrote: »

Hi everybody,

I'm 37 years old and weigh 109.5 kg (this morning). My highest weight was about 123 kg. I would like to start jogging and do a bit of running, but at this weight I feel too heavy for that, and I'm also worried something bad might happen if I start too early, so I'm waiting until I am under 100 kg or so.

Any advice? What is a good weight to do jogging or running? If you lost weight, at what weight did you start jogging or running?

Thank you in advance.

Walk, then walk some more. If you cannot walk the distance you plan to run, it is not a good idea to try running it anyway. If you can walk, then you can start adding running intervals. Slow running intervals to start with.

All decent advice. Progress slowly and be aware of joint pain. Do not confuse sore - stiff muscles, from joint pain. Joint pain is what you want to avoid. Typical routine for complete newcomers is something like

Do each of these for about 3 or 4 sessions (30 mins or so)
walk....walk briskly....increase the distance.....throw in some interval jogs(less than a minute to start) then walk until lungs and heart recover.....stretch out those intervals....soon enough you will be jogging for more of the distance than walking.
May take you a few months to get to the point where you are jogging for 5+ minutes but you will get there.
Have fun

There are other options like biking, swimming and elliptical trainer which have less impact. Running is not easy on the body though. I'm not sure there is a 'weight limit', and I've seen some pretty large people run half marathons! You have to listen to your body!

Agree with some posters; why not walk? You can start at a slow pace if you're confortable with that, & increase your speed gradually until you are power-walking @ a fast pace. Your breathing & endurance will improve, your weight will decrease, & your leg muscles will strengthen to help your knees. Once you feel good woth that, you can start to jog. No need to rush, take your time, but it will work. Good luck!

1) jogging is running
2) get shoes from a running store. tell them your goals, weight if they asked(be honest), and what sort of terrain you will be on. they should watch you walk and run(just a few strides) to see what shoes will fit you best. and buy those shoes, though you can ask if they have any of last years model.
3) see if you can walk briskly for a half hour. if you cannot, work on walking briskly for a block and then walk normal.-or whatever measure of distance you want to use
3) when you can do that, use a structured plan to get started. while they aren't for everyone, they are great for beginners. they help you not do too much too soon. examples: zombie run and couch to 5k
4) follow the program and go slow.
5)be kind to yourself. when i started my mind was not very nice while i tried to run. ignore it. tell yourself you are doing great and you will feel so much better and whatever other positive affirmations you can think of

If you want to jog, do it! But yeah, get a couch to 5k training program. Also get good shoes! Baby those feet when you start.
If you do the couch to 5k, remember you can advance at whatever pace is comfortable to you. If you want to do week 1 day3 for 3 weeks in a row, then do it. Advance at a pace that feels good to you. If you are worried about impact injuries, pay special attention to those spots. Ice if needed, and take rest days seriously.

If you're not comfortable running yet, walk. Walking is fantastic exercise.

I started out walking. Gradually started jogging some and really only run in races. Consistency is your key. Good Luck on your Journey