If you dind't start jogging/running yet

mrk34
mrk34 Posts: 227 Member
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
If you dind't start jogging/running yet,

Go for it. Don’t wait any longer. Even a short distance will make you feel great after you finish.

Don’t feel embarrassed by your slow pace. If people look at you, it means they wish they had the courage to jog like you.

I jogged very slowly and for short period of time at the beginning. It felt so awkward. I was heavy and completely out of shape when I started. It was hard and I felt the weight every step I took.

It didn’t make it easier that I had to get up a half hour earlier. But every time I forced myself do to it I was proud of myself and was rewarded with a fantastic feeling after I finished.

I slowly increased the distance to three loops around the block and did three loops (approx. 1 mile) every day for a while.

Today I went for the fourth loop and managed to complete it without stopping. What a feeling! Life is beautiful.

I don’t jog for the weight loss. We can’t effectively lose weight simply by jogging. We don’t burn enough calories to be worth performing solely for that purpose. If you your weight is 200 pounds and you jog a mile, you will burn 150 calories.

I achieve weight loss through other means. I jog because of my heart condition. I also noticed other benefits of jogging. I wish I had started jogging years ago.

If you don’t jog/run I encourage you to do find time and do it.

You are going to love the feeling after you finish.
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  • jessradtke
    jessradtke Posts: 418 Member
    Where is that "like" button when you need it? Great post!!
  • MrsBrosco
    MrsBrosco Posts: 295
    :heart:

    I don't and I think I may start :wink:
  • datguy2011
    datguy2011 Posts: 477 Member
    I started with c25k... week 2 right now... love it.
  • sjklaus
    sjklaus Posts: 59 Member
    Bump...great post!
  • krystonite
    krystonite Posts: 553 Member
    It weird, I find that when I jog slow it's harder for me. It feels like such a burden and like I'm dragging behind me an anchor. But the more I up the pace and really add longer strides to my jog/run, I can go on forever. Anyone else find this to be true for them?
  • HollyMcCaw
    HollyMcCaw Posts: 154 Member
    You are so right!

    I love getting up at 5:30 am and going for a good run. By the time I get home and get out of the shower I think to myself.. "How many people get to have such a great feeling of accomplishment before 7am?"
  • SWgal
    SWgal Posts: 62
    Love this post. Love running!

    :)
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Used to run. Liked the results, hated the running. Zumba is more fun.
  • gioisa75
    gioisa75 Posts: 242 Member
    I love to run!
  • Caseyanna
    Caseyanna Posts: 53
    Trying it tonight for my first time. Thank you for the motivation!
  • Brannock8
    Brannock8 Posts: 170 Member
    It weird, I find that when I jog slow it's harder for me. It feels like such a burden and like I'm dragging behind me an anchor. But the more I up the pace and really add longer strides to my jog/run, I can go on forever. Anyone else find this to be true for them?

    Same thing here, my knee's hurt and swell up if I take smaller strides
  • kritty2
    kritty2 Posts: 8
    Great post!!! Thanks!
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    It weird, I find that when I jog slow it's harder for me. It feels like such a burden and like I'm dragging behind me an anchor. But the more I up the pace and really add longer strides to my jog/run, I can go on forever. Anyone else find this to be true for them?
    Running slowly isn't "natural" for our bodies. We actually burn more calories using a running motion to go at walking speeds than running at 6 MPH.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Running is better than Xanax. And *almost* as good as sex. :wink:
  • candb
    candb Posts: 238
    I have never felt stronger than when I was regularly running. I'm finishing up week 4 of Couch to 5K today. Love running!
  • BARBIED0LL
    BARBIED0LL Posts: 12 Member
    I love jogging and running. Yesterday at the gym I burned 360 calories in an hour :) I woke up
    1.5lbs lighter;
    On a side note: I have found your body gets use to it and you stop losing weight. I changed up my routine by varying itensity and duration.
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    When I was younger I played- soccer, softball and fieldhockey and could not run more then a mile without feeling like I was going to passing out- therefore I was the goalie and the catcher. I was the one that "could never run." Well one day I got sick of being that person. I went to the apple store and got the NIKE+ for my ipod.

    When I started running I can't imagine what I looked like- I started with a 3/4 a mile and slowly went to a mile. I am happy to say I am running my 1ST 5K in September! I run a 5k twice a week around 31/32 mins and a 3k 1ce a week to train. I also bike to work as much as possible (5.5miles).

    My goal is to be under 30 mins but to be honest- I am just happy I signed up and am going to do it.

    I am proof that anyone can do it!
  • jmgj27
    jmgj27 Posts: 531 Member
    Great post - although I will add that almost all of my weight loss has been due to running! I clock up the miles pretty heftily though so that helps the calorie burn. For me at 153lbs I burn about 75cals per km (roughly 100 cals per mile I guess). I usually run between 30 and 50km per week - that's a nice calorie burn of 2,250 to 3,750cals per week before I've even thought about any other exercise.

    I also run because heart problems run in our family (no pun intended). Since I started running in January I've lost over 70lbs, dropped my BP from 140/85 to 120/70 and my resting HR from 65 to 48. Can't ask for better reasons than that!
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Running is better than Xanax. And *almost* as good as sex. :wink:
    Sex would only win hands-down if you could also go out shopping for special shoes for it! :tongue:
  • hurrayhurrah
    hurrayhurrah Posts: 22
    I run between 5-10 miles a day five days a week, unless I'm injured. I have to say, my mood has never been better, I've never felt better, and it's such beautiful scenery!
  • deanadimples
    deanadimples Posts: 419 Member
    Couldn't agree more! Doesn't matter how far you can go. Just use it as your base and build from there. I used to think I could never be a runner. I was right because I never did it!

    Most runners don't just start running miles one day. They build up to it! It's really no diffetent than weight training. You start with weights and move up in pounds.

    Do it! You will already be faster than you were in the house!
  • jamie31
    jamie31 Posts: 568 Member
    So true. I started out just running a mile and now do about 7 miles and can burn 1000 calories since my route has alot of hills. I actually use this now as my main calorie burner
  • deanadimples
    deanadimples Posts: 419 Member
    Running is better than Xanax. And *almost* as good as sex. :wink:
    Sex would only win hands-down if you could also go out shopping for special shoes for it! :tongue:

    Well...technically you could buy shoes for that...if you like stilettos..LOL
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    It weird, I find that when I jog slow it's harder for me. It feels like such a burden and like I'm dragging behind me an anchor. But the more I up the pace and really add longer strides to my jog/run, I can go on forever. Anyone else find this to be true for them?

    I have a tough time slowing down my pace. It throws me out of rythym & makes me work harder.
  • christina000
    christina000 Posts: 46
    I agree, I started jogging again 2 weeks ago. And I seriously have seen major improvements in the health of my mind and spirit. I'm sure my body too, but I am not focusing on my weight overall.
  • njfitnessgirl
    njfitnessgirl Posts: 281
    Awesome post. I couldn't agree more. I started jogging two years after having my daughter who is now 6. I am an ex-smoker (smoked for 16 yrs but I quit 7 yrs ago) so I never imagined I could be a runner and here I am training for my first 10K in November. I love that running is good for my health (I have high cholesterol and exercising has helped keep it in check), it's a great stress-reliever, and just makes me feel good overall.
  • Jenlynphi
    Jenlynphi Posts: 183 Member
    I love it when I push myself to run one more mile and I am soaking wet with my effort. It's a great feeling! :)
  • weightofyourskin
    weightofyourskin Posts: 173
    I've tried to go running/jogging but I have absolutely no endurance. I can't go more than 250 m before I have to stop and spend 5 minutes panting and chugging water. I can do about 3 x 250 m before I get a really painful stitch in my side and have to stop. The other day I decided I would run the 1.20 km from my place to the gym... I made it but I had a pounding headache that cut my workout short.

    So I walk instead. I use an app to track my distance, speed, calories burned, etc. Since July 21st, I've walked 97 kilometres and burned almost 7000 calories. Walking can be a great cardio workout too and it's less tough on your joints. :)

    I wish I could run, though, and maybe if I try again when it's cooler I'll have better luck.
  • TheGoktor
    TheGoktor Posts: 1,138 Member
    Running is better than Xanax. And *almost* as good as sex. :wink:
    Sex would only win hands-down if you could also go out shopping for special shoes for it! :tongue:

    Ummmmm....I believe you've seen some of my footwear collection.... :tongue:

    ETA: I started running at the beginning of April, and was completely worn out for the first two weeks. At week three, I realised I loved running. I feel hard done by now if I have to miss a run in the morning!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    every once in a while i have to force myself to get changed and get out the house, but the feeling of being really knackered after a good run is the best!!!
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