Running, for a beginner.

 Okay, how did you start? I tried running a couple months back, at around 250, and I think maybe that is why it was harder on me. Now I'm 213 and shrinking and really want to give it another try. I want to be able to run with my husband (he's in the Army so he runs a lot) once he gets home from Afghanistan. My biggest goal is for he and I to run our first 1/2 Marathon together. I know I can do it, and I'll be so proud of myself. 

I feel like I'm in much better shape now than I was back when I tried running before. I do two spinning classes a week that are no joke. I feel like I'm ready. I just want some advice as to how to start. Is there a right or wrong way? Or should I just start running?

Sorry if these questions are stupid. :)

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Couch to 5k is a great program if you are just completely lost. I'm not sure if the weight you tried running had anything to do with it. I started running when I got down to 240 just on my own with no program,but I had a running background,ran track and cross country in high school, joined the Army right after high school(lots of running there as you know lol).

If you can afford it get a garmin GPS watch. I know it doesn't seem like something that will help but its fun to have it on your wrist and watch your distance go up, and you can track it online on garmin connect to see how you are progressing.

When you are running, always try to visualize the finish line of a half marathon, it will keep you going.

Good luck and happy running!

What Garmin GPS watch do you use? 
Thanks Liz

Garmin Forerunner 110

Okay, so I just got home from the gym. I'm trying to remember the last time I was so proud of myself.

1/2mile warm up
2mile (STRAIGHT) jog
1/2 mile cool down

The whole time I was jogging I was thinking, "I could do this all day". I started out saying I was going to do 30mins on the treadmill, and kept upping it. I ended up doing 50min and I feel amazing. I kept my heart rate on target (or a little above), I wasn't out of breath. I have a spinning class tomorrow, but I'll be back jogging on Tuesday!

I am so excited. Who knew someone who use to weight 330lbs would ever be able to jog/run, much less love it?

That is just AWESOME!

 Thanks! I wish I could put into words how awesome I felt, and still feel. I have suspicion that I don't need to though. As a runner, you already know! :)

I was going to suggest trying the Couch to 5K method that a bunch of people (including me) are doing, but WOW!!  If you can go run two miles straight right out the gate like that, I think you can probably move along a little faster than that LOL.

A lot of people swear by the Galloway  method, which advocates taking a 1-minute walk for every 4-5 minutes of running... from what I've been reading, even most marathoners incorporate walks at certain intervals during the run.

www.coolrunning.com is a great resource, if you want to check that out! 

 Thanks so much!! I'm going to research that and figure out how to incorporate it into my running. Maybe It will help me go a bit further!