Very overweight but I want to run. Should I wait?

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  • nosugarcoating
    nosugarcoating Posts: 194 Member
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    I just started running again. My BMI is also 33.

    I'd say: Go for it but listen to your body. Get good running shoes.

    I had some pain in my shins for the first two runs but I figured it might just be because my legs aren't used to the exercise and now (just did my 4th run) they don't hurt anymore. I am also doing the Couch to 5k program. Started week 2 tonight.
  • thomurefamily
    thomurefamily Posts: 11
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    I started C25K at 230 lbs and am around 210 now and I can easily run 30 minutes a day. By all means do it!
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
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    Watch this video and then decide :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU

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