Any runners out there?

[conservachick 0]

I never EVER thought I would want to run! Even when I was physically fit back in the day!!!!

And now I have decided, after losing 60 pounds, and still having a good 60 more to lose, that I am going to train for a 10k.

Is that crazy? Should I aim for less? Am I setting myself up for failure? I sure hope not because I really want this!

Has anyone done this post-surgery? Did you get the support you hoped for from family and friends?

Just curious if anyone has an opinion! :puke:

HUGS!!!!!!!

[L12 13]

I finished Couch to 5K a few weeks ago, and will be starting a half marathon training plan in a week. I used to run before I gained weight and have run races before, including one half; hoping to run a full marathon in May if the half goes well in January. I didn't want to start running again until I was well below 200lbs though; I had knee problems when I was heavier, and didn't want to risk hurting myself. Definitely go slow in your speed and distance; it's usually advisable to build up and maintain a good mileage base before improving upon either of those.

[vlp1968 83]

I agree that you want to build up speed and distance slowly to avoid injury. Have you been walking? You might want to start with walking for 3-4 minutes than jogging for 1-2. That is fantastic you are starting a program, it will really help in weight loss and maintaince. Good luck!

[Jachut 487]

You're not crazy, in fact this is probably the best possible way to get ALL of that last 60lb off.

I started running at about 30lb down and I could not believe the difference not having that 30lb made to what I could do. I meant to start the couch to 5K and I ran the whole damn way! Well, staggered and shuffled but it wasnt a walk, it was definitely a jog. I was so elated by that NSV, I never looked back.

If you start slow, run every second day, do not under any circumstances allow yourself to jump in boots and all so that you burn out or get injured you'll be fine. that was always my problem with exercise, I do love it and I was athletic and I would always start WAY too ambitiously and just not be able to keep going due to sheer exhaustion. Make yourself do it slowly and when you run make yourself run slower than your natural pace (its hard!) - this is how you build up a super aerobic base so that you can work on the fast stuff later. But all you need to run a 10k is a good aerobic base and you can build that pretty darn quickly.

Very best of luck!

[Liftingchic 0]

I am a runner and I love it! I am 233 lbs now. I started in june with one mile 3x's a week and just built up.. I have run 3 5k's , 1 10k and I am running a half Marathon next month.. My runs are 2 5milers and one long run a week..

Running is addicting!

[WrenBird 11]

Awesome! Congrats to you!!

I was told by my physio that I will never be able to run. I have a problem with my spine which means the best I can do is walk.

The funny thing is though, since I've been walking I actually haven't had any back problems. My back muscles seem to be really strong and I feel like I could run.

If I shed another 10 kilos, I'll give it a go and join you! :laugh:

[sparky1582 4]

My wife is a runner. I joined her on my first 5K walk on 9/25! We enjoyed the day so much, Unfortunatly I hurt my knee and have been unable to keep up the walking. I am starting to feel better and plan on starting to train for the Flying Pig 10 K next May. I am thinking about getting a bike too.

[2beskinny 4]

I have always used running to acheive weightloss goals. Never have had such a lofty goal as I do now, but I'm still using running to get there. I told myself I would start running when I got to 200. Well - I started at 210 instead and I'm glad I did. Now I am 199 (whohoo!) and I can run 4 miles instead of just being at the beginning. As the weight comes off, the running gets easier. I'm also going to do a 1/2 marathon in May. I did it 6 years ago when I turned 40. I weighed about 180. This year I might even be close to goal when I run it! :sneaky: Good luck!

[sara31 2]

I want too also!! I have always had this thought in the back of my mind that I would love to just take up running. Just go outside and run a couple miles and crash on the couch when I got home.

I did a boot camp program and they made us run a mile - well of course this is before I had surgery / before I lost any weight and my mile was 17 mins and some change (yuk). By the end of the boot camp it was down to 14 and some change, but I want to get to the point where I actually JOG the whole entire mile. Then two miles, etc.

I had no idea I was so out of shape when it came to running.

I couldn't keep up with anyone! But that is why we are here - to improve ourselves! We can do it!

[Liftingchic 0]

I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did my Half Marathon this past sunday.. Ran 13.1 miles in 2hr 24 mins and 55 seconds! A pace of 11'18" min mile

[LapBandBobbi 8]

I also want to start running (never thought I'd say that). For the past 2 weeks I have been running/jogging on the treadmill. I walk .1 and jog .1 - up to 2.5 miles. I am going to start pushing myself to jog .25 miles next week. My biggest problem is my breathing - I get really winded. Any suggestions?

[neenee717 37]

I did 1st 5k yesterday. At 200lbs. I used the c25k app for my iPhone. Finished in 41 min. I was near tears crossing finish line. Just have to pace yourself and breath . Doesn't matter if your slower. Last yr I couldn't wall a block much less run.. Earlier this yr I was in surgical compression hoses for edema. Next yr gonna b leaner and faster

[Liftingchic 0]

Awesome job neenee! You still running?

[MaggieB 6]

I just started the C25K program, hoping to run a 5k in May. I participated last year presurgery and walked the whole thing in 59 minutes, this year I plan on running it. We have also signed up for "Warrior Dash" in April - hoping to run it also. I did "Run the Jailbreak" (similar to Warrior Dash) last September, hoping to improve on my time in the Warrior Dash.

[Liftingchic 0]

Awesome MaggieB! good luck!