Why can't I Run? What to do ?
AamirKhan2016
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I walk daily 12+ miles at 3.7mph.
Current Weight: 249 lb
But i can't run my legs hurt my whole body hurts while running? So i walk for losing weight
Is walking this enough for me to lose weight?
Current Weight: 249 lb
But i can't run my legs hurt my whole body hurts while running? So i walk for losing weight
Is walking this enough for me to lose weight?
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it all takes time, do a bit a day and every day or weekly, or monthly upit, start slow then get fast, sure took me a while to get at it.0
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Losing weight comes from a calorie deficit. You can create that by reducing intake (eat less calories) or increasing the burn (working out).
Running, walking, lifting, jumping around like a lunatic, it all burns calories, running does it a little faster than walking but exercise = exercise.
Good luck on your journey! Just keep at it and you'll get there
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No, walking isn't enough to lose weight. You need to eat at a calorie deficit and even better, don't eat back the calories you burn through exercise. What has worked for me is finding out my BMR and eating 250-500 cal under that.0
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Don't worry too much, walk if you can't run and maybe start doing a slow jog in a few weeks time.
When I started I couldn't run either and just went really slow ( people walking their dogs would over take me sometimes!). A good few months later and I could easily do 1.5hrs of running.
You could get a heart rate monitor and make sure you stay within your limits?0 -
I personally find that I can't run with enough intensity or for long enough to lose weight. I love running, so I still do it, but I need to do lots of cross training.0
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Start with walking for at least 5k at least 4 days a week , when that feels easy and you are getting the distance done faster try out a program like c25k.
Follow the program , only run 3 days in 7 you can redo weeks or days if you like even if you are retrying a run still only run 3 days a week.
Run SLOW , really slow, this will take a lot of the hell out of the learning for your body & you will enjoy it not dread it speed comes with distance and practice.
You don't need to run to lose weight , but your heart will thank you if you do run.
Your body needs to remember and build the strength to run again if you are to hard on yourself and push too much too soon you will have a much higher risk of injury.
So go slow to go fast0 -
Walking and calorie control will do it no problem. That's how I lost all of my weight as I have knee problems and can't run.0
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I am a walker, not a runner. I walk or hike, dance & lift a little. I am losing weight. You may find running gets easier as you slim down. It is true that all the walking in the world can't necessarily get you to a deficit if you are overeating. Follow MFP's recommendation for that, or Fitbits (or equivalent) if you wear a tracker. Forget the BMR advice above. That's just silly. BMR is what your body would use in a climate controlled clinical setting in a near coma. More useful is to figure out your TDEE. There are algorhythms for this if you google it. If you are afraid of overestimating your activity chose sedentary as your norm. Don't be afraid to eat back some of your workout calories if you go that route.
The 'best' workout is the one you can and will complete consistently; the 'best' deficit is the one you can meet consistently. If you find you are losing slowly but steadily, maybe it's just your attitude that needs adjustment. None of this is to diss running. I live in a family of runners! But it's not for everyone, certainly not for me.0 -
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I'm also a fan of the C25K app. I started using it on the elliptical (running and my body weren't just "not friends", more like "arch enemies") and just recently moved it over to the treadmill. If theres a particular workout thats hard for you on the program, repeat it after a rest day. I just finished week 2 day 2, and while it has been kicking my you know what, The fact that I can jog (4 mph, taking it slow) for 90 seconds at a time is an accomplishment. You got this. Get after it.0
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Just maintain a calorie deficit, stay active and lift. You'll be able to run as your body weight decreases and you start getting stronger.0
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I once had a miserable p.e. lesson in school, I came stone last in a small cross country run some 30 years ago and hated running. Fast forward to a couple of years ago some like minded friends and I started walk/jogging. We mapped out a 5k route, stretched and jogged as far as we could (for the 1st few weeks that would be nearly the end of the road), walked until we caught our breath and then jogged a bit more. We repeated the process again and again, 3 times a week. In about 3 months we then did the whole 5k jogging (should i say looking like we were running, but going faster than walking
). Then, we 'failed' a couple more times, but persisted. 3-6 months later I was running in the summer and thought, if I can now do this for 30 minutes, I reckon I could do 60 minutes and ran the route again, covering 10k. I went through leg pain, back pain, lung pain, felt like I was running through waist high mud, shin splints, stitches and blisters but ........... persevere, it WILL come and one day you say to yourself "I really, really enjoyed that run" !
Couple that up with following a diet that works for you and weight loss is in the post 0 -
The answer to why your body hurts if you run is your weight and overall muscle fitness. I use to be a long distance runner, but now, with my weight gain, I just end up hurting my body if I try to do it. Alternatives, as you said are walking, and as someone else mentioned, just any other physical activity that keeps you moving so that you tax your cardiovascular system to some extent. If you go to the gym, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, and stair-steppers are good alternatives to mix things up. Obviously, diet is also key to losing weight. I hope that some day over next 6 months or so, I'll lose enough weight that I can start running again without tearing up my knees and back...but I have to be smart about it as I don't want to create permanent problems...there are good alternatives.0
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Why don't you try running by lampposts? I started of walking a few and jogging for one and gradually built up from there after a year of doing that I can now run for 8 miles non stop and even done 2 marathons! When I started I felt like I was dying running 1 lamppost but I stuck with it and with a healthy diet I lost 28 llbs0
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Twincle1970 wrote: »I once had a miserable p.e. lesson in school, I came stone last in a small cross country run some 30 years ago and hated running. Fast forward to a couple of years ago some like minded friends and I started walk/jogging. We mapped out a 5k route, stretched and jogged as far as we could (for the 1st few weeks that would be nearly the end of the road), walked until we caught our breath and then jogged a bit more. We repeated the process again and again, 3 times a week. In about 3 months we then did the whole 5k jogging (should i say looking like we were running, but going faster than walking ). Then, we 'failed' a couple more times, but persisted. 3-6 months later I was running in the summer and thought, if I can now do this for 30 minutes, I reckon I could do 60 minutes and ran the route again, covering 10k. I went through leg pain, back pain, lung pain, felt like I was running through waist high mud, shin splints, stitches and blisters but ........... persevere, it WILL come and one day you say to yourself "I really, really enjoyed that run" !
Couple that up with following a diet that works for you and weight loss is in the post
This. You don't train for a marathon over night. The cardiovascular strength and endurance (along with the leg strength and endurance) takes time to build. I always thought I couldn't run. Then I started to set small goals for myself which led to small victories. If you told me 5 years ago that i'd run 7.4 miles at a consistent 9:12 pace I would have died laughing at you.
Start small, try running for a minute and then walking for a minute, repeat that for 20 minutes or however long you want. Build from there. As you lose weight and keep going it will get better. My biggest thing was embracing how much running sucks when you first start.0 -
No, walking isn't enough to lose weight. You need to eat at a calorie deficit and even better, don't eat back the calories you burn through exercise. What has worked for me is finding out my BMR and eating 250-500 cal under that.
No need to eat under your BMR, you will lose wight eating at BMR or even above. BMR is what you would burn if you slept 24/7, the moment you wake up you burn more and if you eat BMR cals you will lose weight, even with no exercise.0 -
I'm a big guy. Even when I'm fit, I'm still a big guy, much larger than most "distance" runners. I'm 6'4", currently 330ish, but most comfortable around 220lbs. That's still a lot of weight to haul around running distance.
I don't know what is wrong with me but I really enjoy running.
One of the things you need to keep in mind when you're attempting to transition from walking to running is the surface you're on. Don't run on concrete. Asphalt is meh, okay, but if you can, find a track that has one of those nice soft surfaces. I know it sucks, and it is incredibly boring but you have to build up your body to handle the stress it is going to be subjected to when you run. Everything from your muscles, tendons, ligaments, to bone density.
You're going to burn a lot more calories on one of your long walks than you will on a short run. What I recommend you do is start with intervals. Pick a short, manageable distance. Quarter mile, half mile. Run that, then walk for a set interval. It doesn't have to be the same.
Listen to your body but at the same time you need to learn the difference between pain and injury and know in your heart that your body is a lying *kitten*. It is going to do whatever it can to get you to stop running at the beginning of a run.0 -
Here is some real world advice - from me, who experienced the exact same problem... 6 months ago I couldn't walk to the end of my driveway without being winded... two days ago I ran a half marathon. I was overweight and have lost 70 pounds in 6 months and I did it through a change in diet and walking and running. Most people don't have the discipline I do but I completely changed my lifestyle for health reasons, I changed everything I was eating from junk and processed food to almost completely natural, I started walking a mile, then 2 and eventually 8 and 10... then as I saw the pounds dropping I got more motivated and started running while I was walking, first for a minute or two then 10 then 20 then an hour... your body needs to learn to run, you don't just walk out the door one day and start running you have to build up to it, your body has to adapt. My best advice is stick with it, it may not happen today or tomorrow but you can run, slowly at first and then regularly... it takes time. In the meantime keep doing what you are doing, you WILL see results. Best of luck my friend, you got this.0
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if you want to run, which you don't have to, try run walk intervals. many people started with the c25k or b210k. or like someone said lamp post to lamp post. tree to tree.
but walking can help you lose weight. all you need is a calorie deficit and walking will help with that0 -
I lost 60+ pounds between April 2011 and May 2012. All I did was cut my calories by 250 and walk for 60-90 minutes a day. I never had the desire to 'move up' to running. I have never gained any weight back. To increase the intensity of my workouts, I walk farther, I climb more hills, and I walk faster than I did at the beginning. Last fall, I hiked 20 miles in 6 hours, carrying a 25lb backpack -- that was 'just walking'! In fact, my rigorous walking program has made me fit enough that I can easily participate in 5K runs. And yes, I can run the whole thing and finish in about 25-28 minutes with no problem. So, I can run, I just prefer not to.
You can ABSOLUTELY get great results from 'just' walking!0 -
Twincle1970 wrote: »I once had a miserable p.e. lesson in school, I came stone last in a small cross country run some 30 years ago and hated running. Fast forward to a couple of years ago some like minded friends and I started walk/jogging. We mapped out a 5k route, stretched and jogged as far as we could (for the 1st few weeks that would be nearly the end of the road), walked until we caught our breath and then jogged a bit more. We repeated the process again and again, 3 times a week. In about 3 months we then did the whole 5k jogging (should i say looking like we were running, but going faster than walking ). Then, we 'failed' a couple more times, but persisted. 3-6 months later I was running in the summer and thought, if I can now do this for 30 minutes, I reckon I could do 60 minutes and ran the route again, covering 10k. I went through leg pain, back pain, lung pain, felt like I was running through waist high mud, shin splints, stitches and blisters but ........... persevere, it WILL come and one day you say to yourself "I really, really enjoyed that run" !
Couple that up with following a diet that works for you and weight loss is in the post
This. You don't train for a marathon over night. The cardiovascular strength and endurance (along with the leg strength and endurance) takes time to build. I always thought I couldn't run. Then I started to set small goals for myself which led to small victories. If you told me 5 years ago that i'd run 7.4 miles at a consistent 9:12 pace I would have died laughing at you.
Start small, try running for a minute and then walking for a minute, repeat that for 20 minutes or however long you want. Build from there. As you lose weight and keep going it will get better. My biggest thing was embracing how much running sucks when you first start.
This and this. When I was your weight I didn't run either. I only started running-and it was only a minute at a time-when walking got boring.
I run and exercise for the strength, endurance and mobility gains. Trimming up was only a side benefit.
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No, walking isn't enough to lose weight. You need to eat at a calorie deficit and even better, don't eat back the calories you burn through exercise. What has worked for me is finding out my BMR and eating 250-500 cal under that.
My Height: 5'10
Weight Checked Today: 244 lb
BMR: 2305
Eating Around: 1500-1700 Calories
Today I burnt: 1205 Calories. It was raining so i walked less.
Mostly i walk 12+ miles and burn 1800+ calories.
What will you say now?0 -
Make sure the calories aren't low fat or fast food. Walking does help you lose weight. It just takes time! Becoming discouraged and straying from a good eating plan will be what gets ya!
I'd double check what food is going in and then do strength exercises so your muscles can handle the pounding.
Running x amount of steps and then walking x amount of steps also helps. I did this for 6 miles along the Charles river in Boston several years ago. I was 240 pounds and it helped me avoid a lot of the pain.0 -
EngrAamirKhanNiazi556 wrote: »I walk daily 12+ miles at 3.7mph.
Current Weight: 249 lb
But i can't run my legs hurt my whole body hurts while running? So i walk for losing weight
Is walking this enough for me to lose weight?
In terms of exercise, yes, walking is enough. You don't have to run to lose weight. You may be able to work up to it one day.
If you have access to an elliptical, try doing that. You may have to start with short times on it, but it can help build endurance without the impact of running if you really want to run.0 -
I am a walker, not a runner. I walk or hike, dance & lift a little. I am losing weight. You may find running gets easier as you slim down. It is true that all the walking in the world can't necessarily get you to a deficit if you are overeating. Follow MFP's recommendation for that, or Fitbits (or equivalent) if you wear a tracker. Forget the BMR advice above. That's just silly. BMR is what your body would use in a climate controlled clinical setting in a near coma. More useful is to figure out your TDEE. There are algorhythms for this if you google it. If you are afraid of overestimating your activity chose sedentary as your norm. Don't be afraid to eat back some of your workout calories if you go that route.
The 'best' workout is the one you can and will complete consistently; the 'best' deficit is the one you can meet consistently. If you find you are losing slowly but steadily, maybe it's just your attitude that needs adjustment. None of this is to diss running. I live in a family of runners! But it's not for everyone, certainly not for me.
Mostly i walk 12miles+ daily in week 5 to 6 times.
According to MFP i am burning daily 1800+ calories.
I walk too much and now its boring i want to run and burn these calories in less duration.
I am eating 1500-1700 calories daily.0 -
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No, walking isn't enough to lose weight. You need to eat at a calorie deficit and even better, don't eat back the calories you burn through exercise. What has worked for me is finding out my BMR and eating 250-500 cal under that.
Can you tell us exactly what disqualifies walking as cardio/aerobic activity?0 -
I wanted to comment but I'd just repeat everyone most everyone has said...but i'll do it anyway.
You want to lose weight? Then your focus needs to be on your calorie intake. You have to monitor and learn more about what and how much is going into your body...and a great way to learn that is through calorie counting.
Since you're on MFP, you're likely already doing that.
So in terms of exercise, walking is plenty at a high weight. Try to walk fast...get your heart rate up. When you feel ready it's fine to just be "walking" then try to jog for 10-30 seconds, then walk 2 minutes, then jog another 10-30 seconds. I was 290 lbs. I started running at 215 lbs by doing exactly this.
BUT - running also isn't the epitome of fitness. You don't want to run? Don't run! If you have access to stairs (eg: a stadium) do that! If you have access to a bicycle, do that! If you have access to a mountain, climb that betch! IF you have access to a gym, try out the elliptical or the stair-stepper! There are sooooooo many options
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OP, exercise intensity should be viewed on a sliding scale. It directly relates to your fitness level. A more fit person (read: someone who can handle prolonged periods of high activity - weight is not necessarily a huge factor) will have a harder time elevating their heart rate, and thus will need to resort to more rigorous activity.
If walking gets your heart going, and you feel it's challenging enough for you, do what works. The results will speak for themselves. When the results slow down, re-evaluate and see what you can do. There is tons of anecdotal evidence supporting that steady state cardio largely varies on the person. I myself lost 40lb without running more than a mile ever.0 -
OP. You walk 12+ miles a day. Keep doing what you're doing. You don't have to run a single step if you don't want to. And really, why would you run 3 miles when you have time to walk 12?
I lost all my weight doing almost exactly this. Just make sure you have good shoes because they'll wear out quickly.
Seriously, you exercise more than most of the responders. The weight will come off. If you change your mind at some point about running, then trot a little on these mega walks. Then trot more. Or don't.0
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