Hi All.. For those of you who are now runners, how long after surgery were you able to start running? How long did it take you all to run a 5k? I will be sleeved on 12/3 and I have always wanted to be a runner. I cant wait to run my first 5k. Im 5'1" & 255..And ready for my new life!!

I was sleeved 10/2 and I just recently started jogging. What I've learned throughout the years is to start SLOW. When you first start to get back into running, you will more than likely jog as slow as you walk. Speed will come eventually. Once you are able to walk 2 miles and that starts to become easy then try jogging off and on. I can jog a 1/2 mile and then after that I walk the rest of the 2 miles. We also have tons of hills here so this tires me out quicker, oh and living at 6000+ ft elevation doesn't help either lol. Also check out "couch to 5K". It's a very good program for those who are couch potatoes and want to become runners or those who are looking for a more structure program. Good Luck

Thnx.. Ill try all of that..

I was 6 or 7 weeks when I attempted running (if u could call it that). I started with just trying to run for 1 minute without stopping. I was sleeved march 12th and ran my first 5k on July 3 and was able to jog the entire time. I can now run 17 hilly miles. I'm going to run a marathon in March. I love running! Couch to 5k/10k is a GREAT program.

Good luck with ur running adventures!

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^^^You're such a inspiration and this gives me hope for my running future

Yes! Im inspired too!

I'm starting C25K this Saturday! I'm 3 months post op. I literally have dreams of running like the wind. It's time to make those dreams a reality. I've tried before, but gave up after only a week or two. Gotta do it this time!

U can do it!!! I was the same way. I remember being inspired by another user on this forum (fern). she spoke about running half marathons and her running experience. I dreamed of doing a half. I messaged her and she gave me so much encouragement. So, I started signing up for events- 5ks and then 10ks and then halfs!! Anything is possible just be careful about increasing ur mileage to quickly. And don't forget to stretch. Happy running.

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I'm starting C25K this Saturday! I'm 3 months post op. I literally have dreams of running like the wind. It's time to make those dreams a reality. I've tried before' date=' but gave up after only a week or two. Gotta do it this time![/quote']

Me too! I cant wait to start.. I am sooooo ready!

I highly recommend zombie run. Not only does it help you train slowly up to 5k but is exhilarating as well haha