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Is c25k suitable for some size 18/20?

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bumpsadaisy11 · 21/04/2018 15:42

I am in my late 40's 5ft 5. & weigh 16st 7lbs. I am a size 18/20.
I am considering doing c25k but I am worried that it would be too much for someone of my size!
Do you think that it would be too much pressure on my poor knees if I started to try & run?
I am starting a healthy eating regime to reduce my bulk & just wanted to know if it would be better for me to start c25k once I had lost some weight?

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BIWI · 21/04/2018 16:04

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SmallestInTheClass · 21/04/2018 15:59

Yes, you can always repeat the first couple of weeks of the plan over and over again until you feel ready to move on to the next. I know people who started at your size who are now running 10k runs and even marathons!

lubeybooby · 21/04/2018 15:58

I weigh more than you and did it. the stress actually strengthens your knees (there was a study done on this and it was on a bbc program but I don't have a link sorry) long as you have no heart or blood pressure issues (check with gp if unsure) then go for it!

BIWI · 21/04/2018 15:56

It starts off really gently so I think you'd be fine. And you don't have to move on to the next week if you don't feel comfortable.

One thing I would suggest that's really important though is a good pair of running trainers. If you have a running shop near you it might also be worth having your gait analysed, as you might need insoles for your trainers.

StorminaBcup · 21/04/2018 15:54

Of course. I don’t see why you can’t build up and take it at your own pace. Any exercise is good and if it keeps you active then that has to be a positive! If running is not comfortable for you at your current weight there is no reason why you cannot start the programme and alternate your pace for slow / fast walking, and build up the running part when you are comfortable, even if it means starting the programme again. Good luck Smile

FurryDogMother · 21/04/2018 15:53

Why not just try walking briskly to start with and see how you get on? A couple of weeks of that and you should be fine to start c25k. I went from being unable to do a minute on a cross trainer to 30 mins non stop within 4 weeks - and I'm 58 and rather podgy - just give it a go!

Pippin8 · 21/04/2018 15:52

I’ve just joined a beginners running group & their are women & men of all ages & sizes. I’d say you’ll be fine, it’s very much walk/jog in the beginning.

Didiplanthis · 21/04/2018 15:50

Watching with interest as similar size and thinking of doing it too.

Chocolate1984 · 21/04/2018 15:49

I started running when I was 17+ stone & i was ok, but obviously everyone is different.

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