Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 07-04-2009, 02:05 PM   #1  
NEVER EVER going back
Thread Starter
 
cfmama's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,747

S/C/G: 377/240's/150

Height: 5 feet 5 inches

Red face What size did you start jogging/running at?

If you do that is!

I WANT to run. I love running and I have not been able to do it for a very long time. Can anyone recommend a running program for me? I've been winging it by running for as long as I can, slowing down and catching my breath and then doing it again but I don't want to do any damage to myself.

Help!
cfmama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 02:14 PM   #2  
Tellin' it like it is!
 
mkroyer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Denver Co
Posts: 1,657

S/C/G: RESTART:153.5/147/135

Height: 5'4"

Default

Google couch to 5k program (c25K) or i think there is probably threads on this site for it as well...a LOT of people ( on this site esp) have had great success using the couch to 5k running program. It starts you off very slowly..running/walking a certain amount of time, and gradually, the amount of time you run increases as the time you walk between decreases....i think it is an 8 week program, and at the end, you will be fully prepared to run your first 5k! Good luck!
mkroyer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 02:14 PM   #3  
Senior Member
 
utgirl09's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 483

S/C/G: 275/222/140

Height: 5'6"

Default

I started a program called couch to 5k. It is a 9 week program designed to get you to be able to run 3 miles by the time to program is over. It is a slow progression to running, so it will not burn you out. Here is the website You should try it. Many have had success. I am on week 7! If you have an ipod, you should get Robert ullrey's podcasts, which are free. He times the running and walking intervals for you. What ever you choose to do, good luck!

Last edited by utgirl09; 07-04-2009 at 02:16 PM.
utgirl09 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 02:17 PM   #4  
Senior Member
 
partypantalones's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 144

Default

have you heard of the couch to 5K (c25k) plan?

a TON of chickies work out with it! it's a 9 wk plan to get your butt moving starting by alternating 60 seconds of jogging with 90 seconds of walking all the way to running a full 3 miles!

here's the link to the site where the program is published. all the info you need is on the web page, though (like everyone) it seems they offer some sort of paid program.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

grab a great sports bra, good running shoes, and take it slow!

Last edited by partypantalones; 07-04-2009 at 02:18 PM. Reason: typooo
partypantalones is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 02:18 PM   #5  
Senior Member
 
partypantalones's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 144

Default

haha we're so silly!
partypantalones is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 02:25 PM   #6  
fat chick FKA Velveteen
 
PinkyPie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands
Posts: 1,441

Height: 5'5½

Default

yep I do C25K as well. I started around 210lbs. I'm on Week 7 now - it's taken me a little bit longer (I had to re-do week 5 and am struggling with the heat this week of the program). I know of other chicks here who have started bigger than me and are having success You could always try it - it feels pretty amazing to complete each workout
PinkyPie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 02:38 PM   #7  
Senior Member
 
Ellie R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ireland
Posts: 458

S/C/G: 286/157 (briefly) 170-180ish

Height: 5"9

Default

I started running right from the start at 280 lbs, I was a bit concerned about the impact on joints, but it hasn't been a problem for me....
Good shoes help of course.

i can still only do 5 - 7 mins at a time , and then I alternate with a fast walk.

There are quite a lot of warnings about jogging when too heavy, but I think if you are losing, then it won't be a problem for too long...

PS you have lost a Helluva lot of weight since last September - WELL DONE, what plan are you on?

Last edited by Ellie R; 07-04-2009 at 02:39 PM.
Ellie R is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 02:45 PM   #8  
NEVER EVER going back
Thread Starter
 
cfmama's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,747

S/C/G: 377/240's/150

Height: 5 feet 5 inches

Default

Thanks for all of the advice ladies!!!!! I'm going to do this!!!!!!

What plan? my plan Lots of whole foods, fruit and veg, whole grain carbs, lean protein, healthy fats. Cut out the sugar and junk. Just went down to 1600 calories a day and calorie cycling again but have been losing on 17-1800 calories for the entire 129 lbs lost so far.
cfmama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 02:49 PM   #9  
Senior Member
 
Ellie R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ireland
Posts: 458

S/C/G: 286/157 (briefly) 170-180ish

Height: 5"9

Default

Cool, just interested...Its great to see a really healthy diet work in progress!!!

And enjoy the runnin'
Ellie R is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 03:31 PM   #10  
Ironman in Training
 
Idealmuse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1,780

S/C/G: 302/205/150

Height: 5'5

Default

I found the c25k a bit too progressive when I started running... I needed something with less intense jumps. I started at 230 last year and used this book http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Runn...6735708&sr=8-1

Which basically was like run 1 min walk 4, next week run 2 min walk 3... and so on and so on... (I would repeat these cycles for an hour although i think the book suggested less time) I just added in weeks as needed for example if 1 min is too much start with 30 seconds and walk 4:30. Every time I felt I needed a small increase I would just bump it up 30 seconds. I think it took me about 14-15 weeks total and I started in Jan 08.... by the time July/Aug rolled around I could run for 1.5 hours straight!

Just make sure you get GOOD shoes fitted properly. Important for most people but even more so for a heavy runner. Run on soft surfaces if you can.

Last edited by Idealmuse; 07-04-2009 at 03:32 PM.
Idealmuse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 03:43 PM   #11  
Loving life!!
 
TJFitnessDiva's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ponchatoula, LA
Posts: 2,349

S/C/G: 360/159/145

Height: 5' 8"

Default

I started running when I was around 230lbs and I did it with C25K. I now run 5 miles almost every morning

Good luck!!
TJFitnessDiva is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 05:19 PM   #12  
New BodyBugger!
 
HeatherMcG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,102

S/C/G: 317/ticker/175

Height: 5' 9"

Default

I used c25K too! I started at 280 and have not had problems. Good luck! It is a wonderful program. I highly recommend using the podrunner podcasts that you can download for free off of the pod runner website http://www.djsteveboy.com/1day25k.html . Also visit : http://coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml for more info!
HeatherMcG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 05:37 PM   #13  
Former Quitter
 
GirlyGirlSebas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 5,500

S/C/G: 310/310/180

Height: 5'7

Default

I found C25K to be a little too intense for me. I like this program...http://www.runstrong.org/13weekprogram.pdf
GirlyGirlSebas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 07:14 PM   #14  
M.S. + living balance
 
valpal23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Thompson, MB Canada
Posts: 1,061

S/C/G: 325/200's/199

Height: 5'10"

Default

I had this magic number that I'd start runningwhen I was under 200 lbs.. but I'm learning to be content beyond the number on the scale.. and I started c25k last week actually. Im using podrunner as well... and just bought running shoes to use.
valpal23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2009, 09:01 PM   #15  
Senior Member
 
CollegeGirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 260

S/C/G: 204/*ticker*/140

Height: 5'9

Default

This may be a silly question but where do you get these pod casts that yall are talking about and what exactly are they?? Thanks in advance
CollegeGirl is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:09 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.