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Can someone of my weight run?

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Guylian2019 · 06/05/2019 09:23

I'm around 6 stone overweight. I'm trying to start running so have printed off a training plan which includes brisk walks and run/walk days at the moment. Running downhill feels ok, running on the flat feels horrific and running uphill feels like death. It's early days (week 3) but is it possible to run at 6 stone overweight? Im trying to lose weight but it's going to take a long time to lose 6 stone. I live in a hilly area so it's a tough place for training. I can manage nearly half a mile at the moment but I can barely get home afterwards and my legs feel like lead!

Please tell me this is possible! I'm going to start swimming too and maybe pilates to try and help.

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Knowivedonewrong · 06/05/2019 10:16

Of course! I was about 5 stone overweight when I started running. I'm only a stone down now, but its defo doable.
Well done! Keep going!

stucknoue · 06/05/2019 10:13

Sorry not a stone, 3 stone!

stucknoue · 06/05/2019 10:12

Yes you can, I'm about stone over perfect weight and I'm slow, very slow, but I'm doing parkrun every Saturday and I'm no longer walking sections (took 4 months of run/walk). Use a couch to 5k app but take two weeks even 3 per stage if needed. Set goals and eat sensibly - I've lost a stone without actually dieting (just being a bit careful, one less roast potato etc)

Villanellesproudmum · 06/05/2019 10:09

If you’re on Facebook join the group The Fat Girls Guide to Running. Loads of support and one member just completed the London Marathon.

BIWI · 06/05/2019 10:06

If you're managing half a mile, that's brilliant. I'd focus on running the same distance without pushing it too much to increase that - when it feels more comfortable doing the half mile, then start to increase the distance (or add in more up/down hill?)

What's your plan for weight loss though? Exercise alone won't really deal with the weight, unfortunately - although it's undoubtedly very good for your overall health.

whoami24601 · 06/05/2019 10:03

I run regularly and even completed a half marathon a few weeks ago. Uphills hurt like hell still though! You're using different muscles for going up than going down so you just need to strengthen those ones. I've always struggled with going uphill but make a conscious effort not to avoid them. I'm getting better and can run further uphill each time I run. I'd say take it slowly, but over time you'll see a difference if you persevere. It's not necessarily your weight that makes you struggle!

PQ77 · 06/05/2019 09:27

Yes you can! But maybe stay on the walking section of your training plan for twice as long to help strengthen your muscles a bit, especially to help protect your knee joints?

sourdoh · 06/05/2019 09:26

Watching with interest because I am in the same boat.
I've been waiting/wasting years trying to make up my mind and just do it.

I get pretty far into the detail of why I shouldn't do something, which is completely the wrong way round.

yearinyearout · 06/05/2019 09:26

I don't run myself due to a dodgy knee, but I have a friend who had more to lose than you and took up running. She has been doing slimming world as well but has lost about 7 stone now, she's done brilliantly. Just take it steady and you'll get there!

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