Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Need help with running - No energy!



Recommended Posts

I am trying to get into distance running. I have really enjoyed the handful of 5ks that I have done and would like to do my first 10K in November with a friend.

I am currently 9 months post surgery (gastic sleeve) and have lost 110 lbs! I have been working on running since I was cleared for regular exercise by my doctor but I have had the hardest time building my distance. At this time I am only about to accomplish 1.5 miles straight before I feel like I am completely out of engery and am going to give out. The rest of the work out I really have to push myself to accomplish 3 miles.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on attaining better energy and great distances???

Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am trying to get into distance running. I have really enjoyed the handful of 5ks that I have done and would like to do my first 10K in November with a friend.

I am currently 9 months post surgery (gastic sleeve) and have lost 110 lbs! I have been working on running since I was cleared for regular exercise by my doctor but I have had the hardest time building my distance. At this time I am only about to accomplish 1.5 miles straight before I feel like I am completely out of engery and am going to give out. The rest of the work out I really have to push myself to accomplish 3 miles.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on attaining better energy and great distances???

Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!!

I have to believe that if you've run a handful of 5ks that you know how to train for any distance you want to run. I will ask you this: are you hydrating properly when you're training. My surgeon told me to take a 32oz bottle of Fluid with me to the gym every time I go and make sure it's empty by the time I leave (I have little or no problem accomplishing this doing the 5ks I do when I'm on the treadmill). Also, are you still taking your Vitamins and getting proper Protein?

There are people here WAY more versed at fitness training than I am and I'm sure they'll be along shortly. In the meantime, let's look at my questions to you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well that's just it, I have run a couple of 5k's now but I didn't "train" for them. I just went out with my husband and had fun in the Color Run and the Glow Run. We weren't there for time but for fun and exericse. I would like to start training for time and distance but am having a hard time keeping my energy up.

I do drink plenty of Water throughout the day and throughout my workout. I don't think i'm drinking 32oz during the work out...probably more like 20 or so. So that is something to work on.

I have not been taking any Vitamins as my primary doctor did not seem to think I needed them. All of my levels have looked normal post op. Also, I am getting plenty of Protein throughout each day...without the use of Protein Shakes.< /p>

So that's a start....what now?? =)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well that's just it, I have run a couple of 5k's now but I didn't "train" for them. I just went out with my husband and had fun in the Color Run and the Glow Run. We weren't there for time but for fun and exericse. I would like to start training for time and distance but am having a hard time keeping my energy up.

I do drink plenty of Water throughout the day and throughout my workout. I don't think i'm drinking 32oz during the work out...probably more like 20 or so. So that is something to work on.

I have not been taking any Vitamins as my primary doctor did not seem to think I needed them. All of my levels have looked normal post op. Also, I am getting plenty of Protein throughout each day...without the use of Protein shakes.

So that's a start....what now?? =)

:lol:

Define "plenty of protein" ?

I absolutely did not wake up with the ability to just go out and jog a 5k. In January of this year I couldn't stand for more than 10 minutes without breaking into a sweat and needing to sit down. I just got to the point where i could do 45 minutes on the treadmill then decided i wanted to do a 5k. Having a goal motivated me to keep at it and I just kept adding more and more time until I got there.

I'm sorry, you were probably looking for a better answer.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You may look into eating complex carbs 1-1.5 hours before your run, perhaps with some Protein. Some say 2:1 is a good ratio of carbs to protein. Running requires a lot of stored glycogen (energy) and it will be depleted during your run if you do not take the opportunity to fuel up before the run and/or during the run. Back when I was running in 1-2 hour blocks of somewhere between 6 and 15 miles, I would fuel up on some carbs during the run at 30 minutes to prevent hitting a wall at 45 minutes. Same thing applies to my cross fit workouts today. I do not run so much continuously anymore or as hard, but am still a strong believer of fueling up on complex carbs before an intense WOD or, in your case, a long endurance workout. You can try gels, energy squares, whatever, but I have also found regular food like apple slices and nut butter or steel cut oats and Protein Powder work very well as a pre workout snack. The carbs are needed for both optimal physical and mental response both during a workout and everyday life. Good luck!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you Fiddleman for the information!! =D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Anytime. Happy to help!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×