Starting running from scratch

I'd say sign up to parkrun. Free 5k in your local park on Saturday at 9am. You can run or walk and people are really friendly and go for a coffee after so it's social and you can meet people to run with. If you can't run the whole thing, walk bits and slow down until you can run the whole thing. You will definitely not be last. There's a tail walker who comes last. There are often people pushing their Prams round and chatting at the back so honestly there is no pressure to race it. Just make sure you print out a free bar code off their website first.

Invest in good shoes and run slowly. No faster than 8minute kilometers.

At first you should be trying to build up stamina, not speed.

If you've a got a friend to run with, all the better.

And get a banging playlist to run to. The Archers omnibus is also good 😀

Wearing a Bra band has been essential to me over the top of a shock absorber ultimate run bra, with a large chest it’s the only thing that has allowed me to run upto HM. Good luck with C25k i did it 2.5yrs ago (mid-40s) and I’ve run around 2000km since.

Two sports bras.
Walking parkrun and building up to a jog/walk..

Yes, running leggings and especially compression ones will help

Don't buy expensive headphones until you know how sweaty your ears get when running 😳

I started couch to 5k this week (last week in fact but only managed one run thanks to snow and ice). So far so good, I haven't found it too hard to get going or stay motivated. As you mentioned large boobs I thought I'd let you know I bought this sports bra from Debenhams www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_150010202760_-1. I'd really recommend it - probably the best sports bra I've ever owned. Comfortable, very supportive and looks ok. My husband did a double take when I was wearing it because I looked so, erm, pert. Am thinking of swapping my normal bras for this one! I'm a 38FF if that helps gauge size.

Another fan of Couch to 5k. It also helps to have a goal you are working towards. Is there a 5k charity run (Cancer Research etc) you could do in about 10 weeks time? The NHS C25K plan takes 9 weeks and I found it really motivating to have an event to train for - at times that was the only thing that kept me going! I'm lazy, what can I say. But the charity runs are really good fun too. Also, if you can team up with a friend and both train for the same run that would be even more motivating, but I appreciate that might not be an option.

My DH (who fell runs) suggested something simple that I've found really helps -
Run a set route - mine is 2 miles, but you could start with 1.
And keep repeating it.
Don't worry how many times you stop and walk, just finish it all and keep a little eye on how you feel and how long it takes you.
Then do it again, and again.
And each time you'll notice you get a little further before you walk, run a little faster, and generally just get a sense of achievement from the tiniest increments.
It may seem boring, but i find it works.
Also, we're not talking about long runs here!! Not at the outset while you get your lungs up to speed.
Good luck!

I needed Bluetooth wireless sports headphones as everything else fell out. A running belt to store phone and keys and running socks which have a double layer to stop blisters.

Also it’s dark so high vis clothing or a flashing belt

#inspired

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The gym isn't cutting it for me anymore, haven't shifted a pound. I hate running but time wise it might be my best option.

Watching with interest. If it helps OP, I'm right there with you!

Yup, C25K. I was a lifelong non runner - just thought that running was something I couldn't do. Aged 40, I decided to give it a go and did C25K in a Tescos sports bra and trainers I'd bought online knowing nothing. That was the April, and I did my first half marathon that September .
I'll never be fast, but I'll give anything a go now, which included a marathon and I genuinely thought that wasn't for people like me

BTW I started three years ago, chubby and unfit. I now run three times a week every single week and did a 10k recently without walking. Three years ago I could barely run for a minute.

Trainers
Sports bra
Both running specific and properly fitted *
Couch 2 5K

• trainers are likely to be a size bigger than you expect. Sports bras fit completely differently to ordinary bras. I’m a 32E, but 36D in my Shock Absorber run bra.

Oh and stretch properly AFTER your run.

Started a few months back - you need a sports bra (mine is M&S running/very high impact) and a pair of running shoes - sports direct have them from around £30. You can make do with normal leggings but I recommend karrimor ones (sports direct) which have a pocket for your phone and key). I use ordinary tops and fleeces.

Highly recommend park run - free and very motivating. I'm nearly the slowest but it's still exercise!

C25k is great, as is a good sports bra! I find park run really useful for running with other people! My local parkrun has a regular that takes an hour slow walking, and there is always a tailwalker, so you'll never be last!

I love my goodgym group too! Great for new runners

Flat at first! Hills are for other people later. MapMyRun has good routes with distances and elevation.

Good shoes and a good bra. I need music but other people don't.

I'm on week 3 of C25K, I was moderately fit before but I'm glad it's slow.
However I need to do extra stretches!

I’ve started running (well..... ahem) and I am very very unfit and wobbly. However, whenever I’ve been out people do look at me, but with an indulgent look of approval. I find this quite surprising as it’s like a verbal compliment. Quite nice really. So don’t let the fear of people judging you put you off, because they won’t.

Round the block a few times is good for starting off or run around your local park?