Running
I've been wondering for those of you who run....when did you start running? At what point or what weight? I can easily walk 5 miles at a time with a very brisk pace now but I'd really like to start running. I'm currently weighing 318lbs. and am afraid that's still too heavy for my joints to take that kind of shock. What do you think?
"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
I run for those who can't or won't. I run because I once was one of those people.
i was probably around 270 ish when i started running, i tried a bit earlier, but it was just too uncomfortable. you may be able to try it with some really snug fitting compression shirts/shorts under your workout gear, that might help with flapping skin etc. until then, i wa****ting the elliptical and stairmaster pretty hard.
Where are we going?? And why am I in this handbasket??
right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.
right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=30
Whatever your level of fitness you should comfortably be able to build from nothing to running continuously for 30 minutes in the space of eight weeks. All you need to do is make a commitment to run at least three times a week and follow this simple run-walk programme which will gradually ease you towards the goal.
Whatever your level of fitness you should comfortably be able to build from nothing to running continuously for 30 minutes in the space of eight weeks. All you need to do is make a commitment to run at least three times a week and follow this simple run-walk programme which will gradually ease you towards the goal.
A few things to bear in mind:
- Allow at least a day between runs when you begin.
- If in doubt, slow down. You should be able to hold a conversation while you run. Respecting your body is the best route to progression.
- Walk purposefully, and be strict with your run/walk timings.
- Don’t be afraid to repeat a week, or drop back a week. Everyone’s different.
- Take heart - you will get there!
The Schedule
- Week 1 Run one min, walk 90 seconds. Repeat eight times. Do three times a week.
- Week 2 Run two mins, walk one min. Repeat seven times. Do three times a week.
- Week 3 Run three mins walk one mins. Repeat six times. Do three times a week.
- Week 4 Run five mins, walk two mins. Repeat four times. Do three times a week.
- Week 5 Run eight mins, walk two mins. Repeat three times. Do three times a week.
- Week 6 Run 12 mins, walk one min. Repeat three times. Do three times a week.
- Week 7 Run 15 mins, walk one min, Run fifteen mins. Do three times a week
- Week 8 Run 30 mins continuously.
The Result
Congratulations! You’re a real runner! What next? How about a 5K (3.1-mile) race?
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