So I like running, not at the love stage. I really

Like running on the treadmill, and less outside because it rains a lot here. The problem I have with the treadmill, with a weight of 311lbs is, when I am running the treadmill belt slips out from under me causing me to slip. I don't fall, but it causes a twist in my posture. This twist often causes me back pain later. Any suggestions? Has this happened to you? Is it just bad technique? I know I har not given much info, but I am thinking I run "heavy" and when I land, I land hard causing the belt to slip out. So I have not been running lately and avoid the treadmill. This is saddening because I like it.

I found running/jogging at my current heavy weight was bad on my knees and other joints. I actually like it too, but have hung it up until I loose some weight. You don't want to injure your back and then be prevented from working out at all. Just be careful. I actually went to incline walking on the treadmill and let me tell you it is a fantastic workout. This is a workout that I do and I wrote it up for one of my friends. You start at any pace that you are comfortable with. It is a great workout.

Warm-Up for 5 minutes at comfortable pace 3.5

Increase your pace if comfortable after at 5 minutes

5 min increase your incline to 5%

7 min increase to 6%

9 min: 7%

11 min: 8 %

13 min: 9%

15 min: 10%

17 min: 11%

19 min: 12%

21 min: 13%

23 min: 12%

25 min: 11%

27 min: 10%

29 min: 9%

31 min: 8%

33 min: 7%

35 min: 6%

37 min: 5%

39 min: 0% incline

39-41: 3.5 pace

41-45: cool down at 3.0

Let me know if you have questions..you can increase this work out to an hour by adding and subtracting more intervals.

Thank you for your insight. I will give incline another try. I never found that inclined helped my cardio, I did find it helped the leg fatigue though. How I miss running lol. Who'da thunk it ... I am looking forward to being able to run again, and hope I like it even more than before. Another thing I am missing since gaining weight is my flexibility. I used to be able to (3 years ago I am talking) be able to do all sorts of acrobatics, and I was 209lbs. Now I grunt to touch my feet and put my socks on. When did that happen? Lol. Such little things I miss.