I was just curious if any of you decided to start running? Its something I have always wanted to do, but never could. Any tips? How soon post op are you able to start?

I have been using the C25K app to learn how to run. As the weight comes down, it gets easier every week. And I think it has helped my weight loss sooo much (46 lbs since 5/3/12 and 76 lbs overall since Feb).

Is that app on the iphone?

Is that app on the iphone?

Yes. I have it on mine. Look under either C25K (Couch to 5 K) or Zen Labs.

Ok got it thanks- now to get motivated in this intense heat to get out of the gym lol

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Thanks for the tip! I will have to download that app!

Ok got it thanks- now to get motivated in this intense heat to get out of the gym lol

I understand about the heat! Just finished a heat wave in CA so I did my running on the treadmill.

Got it downloaded cant wait to get started. I live in FL so totally know about the heat. Miserable! I only wore long sleeves like a week this past winter. In shorts on Christmas! Its crazy!

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I downloaded the app. I'm 2 weeks post op. As soon as I get the ok from the dr that I can do more than just walk I want to start using the app. Thanks for recommending. I've always wanted to be able to get up to running.

I downloaded the app. I'm 2 weeks post op. As soon as I get the ok from the dr that I can do more than just walk I want to start using the app. Thanks for recommending. I've always wanted to be able to get up to running.

Cant wait to start using! Once i am post op and get clearance that is....so excited

I understand about the heat! Just finished a heat wave in CA so I did my running on the treadmill.

Yes I'm in Cali too but the heat wave won't go away until at least September and then still in 90s and 80s and some 90s in October. In the central valley here

Oh I failed to mention the weeks of 100 plus I have to suffer thru as well rofl. Save me!!!

I've been a runner since Aug 2009. I use Nike runner to track my runs but will def check out the app you ladies are talking about. Just remember to go easy and allow your body to adjust. It was the best advice I was given post op. the reason being, for sinking our bodies were used to compensating for the extra weight, it takes a lil while for our bodies to catch up with the weight loss.

I can not wait to start runnin again I loved it! Complete my first 5k 60 lbs ago had gull bladder surgery and put the weight back on.

With all the extra extra Extra! My knee is getting worse. But itching to try for my first half marathon when my body is ready.

Yes I'm in Cali too but the heat wave won't go away until at least September and then still in 90s and 80s and some 90s in October. In the central valley here

seen you live in fresno i grew up in visalia/tulare. i live in Illinois now. have some cousins that live in fresno..

Oh I failed to mention the weeks of 100 plus I have to suffer thru as well rofl. Save me!!!

I'm in Sacramento where it was 106 last week and 80's today. And, yeah, we have those 100 degree weeks too :~).