I'm a newbie
Hi everyone,
I had RNY 3 weeks ago and I'm looking at getting started on a running program. My long-term goal is to run 10km. Obviously I'm quite a ways from that, but I was able to run about 3km before surgery.
I guess I'd like to hear suggestions from people who started running after surgery. How should I start ? Is it too soon ? Any ideas about how to train ?
Any insight would be great.
Thanks
I had RNY 3 weeks ago and I'm looking at getting started on a running program. My long-term goal is to run 10km. Obviously I'm quite a ways from that, but I was able to run about 3km before surgery.
I guess I'd like to hear suggestions from people who started running after surgery. How should I start ? Is it too soon ? Any ideas about how to train ?
Any insight would be great.
Thanks
HW- 266 SW- 255.4 CW- 195.6 GW -140
Welcome to the Exercise & Fitness Boards! Once your surgeon gives you the OK to start running, considering using the couch to 5K program. www.c25k.com/ which combines walking with increasing intervals of running to safely build your endurance and mileage. Many of the runners on the board started with this or a similar program.
You'll find a lot of inspiration and advice here. Join us on the daily workout threads for some added accountability and fitness ideas.
Good luck on your journey.
Cassie
You'll find a lot of inspiration and advice here. Join us on the daily workout threads for some added accountability and fitness ideas.
Good luck on your journey.
Cassie
"Hard things take time to do. Impossible things take a little longer."
Welcome!!! Congrats on the surgery, it's going to be an awesome ride... What Cassie said x 2
Your Friend In Health & Sport,
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
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www.swimfromobesity.com
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Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Welcome, and ditto to the above!
I started on the couch to 5K at 9 months post-op, and I just completed my first 10 mile race at less than 18 months post-op! You are way ahead of me for even thinking about running, so good for you!!!
I recommend taking your time with the couch to 5K - repeating weeks if necessary. Just don't skip weeks, as it's important to increase your mileage slowly!
I started on the couch to 5K at 9 months post-op, and I just completed my first 10 mile race at less than 18 months post-op! You are way ahead of me for even thinking about running, so good for you!!!
I recommend taking your time with the couch to 5K - repeating weeks if necessary. Just don't skip weeks, as it's important to increase your mileage slowly!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
I'm currently doing the C25K and I'd recommand it to ANYONE that is wanting to get into jogging/running. It's a super good way to get back into shape, and in my case to start from having NEVER ran or jogged before!
As stated before, contact your surgeon/doctor to see when you can start a jogging program. My surgeon had a six week hold on any strenious activity other then walking. Though I did start the jogging program at four weeks and my surgeon was all for it when I went in to see him at my month check up. hehe
Just ask your surgeon and use your best judgement sweety. I would encourage you to stress REALLY good and protect your knees.
As stated before, contact your surgeon/doctor to see when you can start a jogging program. My surgeon had a six week hold on any strenious activity other then walking. Though I did start the jogging program at four weeks and my surgeon was all for it when I went in to see him at my month check up. hehe
Just ask your surgeon and use your best judgement sweety. I would encourage you to stress REALLY good and protect your knees.
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You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. ~Michael Jordan
My Goals:
1) 200lbs ACCOMPLISHED
3) 170lbs
4) Run 5K
"Unneeded food is not any less wasted in a body that doesnt need it, than it is in the trash." ~Brandilynn
"Those that will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." ~William Penn
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You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. ~Michael Jordan
My Goals:
1) 200lbs ACCOMPLISHED
3) 170lbs
4) Run 5K
"Unneeded food is not any less wasted in a body that doesnt need it, than it is in the trash." ~Brandilynn
"Those that will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." ~William Penn
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Welcome, and as all have said above, CONGRATS and check out c25k program.
Kathy
Every morning in Africa
It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning inAfrica
It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve.
It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle
when the sun comes up you'd better be running.
RNY 2/9/09 Buh bye Gallbladder 8/28/09; 100% EWL (181 lbs.) on 2/19/10;
It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning in
It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve.
It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle
when the sun comes up you'd better be running.
RNY 2/9/09 Buh bye Gallbladder 8/28/09; 100% EWL (181 lbs.) on 2/19/10;
Thanks everyone for the great welcome and suggestions ! I'm seeing the surgeon next week, so I'll see if she gives me the ok to start running. The couch to 5K sounds like a great way to get started. I think I'll try that. I'll keep you posted on my progress (when I start, etc). In the meantime, I'll just keep reading your posts and learning.
HW- 266 SW- 255.4 CW- 195.6 GW -140
Chilipepper
on 4/22/10 12:01 am
on 4/22/10 12:01 am
I am buying new running shoes today! I amd so anxious to start that program. Thanks for posting about it.
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