Starting my running journey whilst morbidly obese

[Frustratedandworried]

Today I start my running journey in an attempt to become healthier and set a better example to my kids.

Start weight: 239lb
Current weight: 222lb
Height 5ft 4

I am super unfit, I pant and sweat walking up stairs, and currently cant run at all so its going to be quite the journey.

Today I walked the 5k route I intend to be able to run at some point. It was a steady paced walk, I sweated lots and it took me an hour I came home and cried then realised its 5k more than I did yesterday so pace shouldnt matter!

If anyone else wants to join me and start walking / jogging / running please say hello and keep me company

[Musicalmistress]

@Frustratedandworried I'm now 4weeks post graduation of Couch to 5k & your pace is not much below mine. You're doing great - keep at it!!! 💞

[GailLondon]

Fantastic job @Frustratedandworried ! Keep at it 💪🏼

[Frustratedandworried]

Decent walk today!

[Frustratedandworried]

That's a great tip thank you! I think once I'm " settled in " I will go to one of those shops to have my run analysed to make sure I'm wearing the right shoes etc to help stuff. Currently I just wear what I find comfy which is Nike Tanjuns

[bluefoxmug]

one thing I want to mention: I saw a physio because of shin splints (years ago) and she said to observe my gait. women sometimes tend to walk/run with the legs/feet too close together. try to align knee and ankle with your hip.

[Decisivelyindecisive]

Shocking namechange fail there

[Decisivelyindecisive]

I use the Nike Run app on my phone purely because my DH uses it too so we can get competitive on distance ( not speed as he runs I wobble )

I have my phone in the pocket of a running backpack / water bladder holder thing as it's super lightweight, I can hear the app telling me the 1k marks as they pass etc. I dont listen to music as the walk is in a woods locally and I worry about safety of not being able to hear paired with the inability to run away

[Frustratedandworried]

Sorry I disappeared...Had a few bad MH days and needed to regroup. Todays walk below and I'll read and catch up...hope everyone's ok!

[Emmas85]

Hi,

Thank you you've given me the motivation I needed! You're doing amazingly! I'm the same height and a few pounds heavier than you and I really want to get fit. I have just downloaded the podcasts. What else do I need to do? I plan to start tomorrow. What app do you use to track your progress? Do you hold your phone? Sorry for all the questions.

[LipstickLoves]

Hello, I started C25K over 2 years ago, in a year I ran my first half marathon! I've never got below 210lbs and usually sit around 230lbs. I'm a slow runner (5k pb is 33mins but that as the only time I've come close to that, 10k pb 74 mins, half is 2hrs 41).

I just want to encourage you and say well done. Getting started is the hardest thing.

I loved the book Run Fat Bitch Run and Your Pace or Mine.

Thelongweighdownwithjess on Instagram is inspiring.

Good luck!

[Musicalmistress]

Google Japanese Slow Running - it's a great way to start when you're feeling ready for it.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2khySLE

[Musicalmistress]

I started C25k 12 weeks ago at 299lbs. I completed all the runs but nowhere near 5k and have been running/slow jogging 3times a week since then. I've lost 7lbs so am still working on my weight but I'm amazed that I can now run 5k, it takes me 50mins but it's also amazing that I can run nonstop for 50mins!
You've made a fantastic start well done! We CAN do this 💞

[PhoenixReincarnated]

Well done OP 😊

You're doing fantastically well.

[Frustratedandworried]

Todays walk!

[Itsarattrap]

You’ve no business whatsoever to be crying! What a fantastic achievement. Keep it up and forget jogging, you’ll be running it this time next year.

[Frustratedandworried]

Well done for the walks today! I missed today as DC were having a difficult morning but waking with a friend at 7am tomorrow to get in my final 5k of the week!

[Susan1961]

Hi, I need to shift a couple of stones, I found a phone walking app today that I entered my height, weight, goals etc. into. Then started with a fifteen minutes walk, it's motivating as it breaks the walk down into slow, moderate & fast paced blocks.I enjoyed it. It also counts steps. Think I'll sleep like a log! I also watch videos of slim women for motivation.

[slalomsuki]

No walk today as my hips were killing me and had lots of running around in the car to do. Will do some over the weekend and might go out later for a stroll with the dog.
Had a bit of a blowout late lunch but I'm sure that will do me through to tea and beyond now so not too worried.

[stayingaliveisawayoflife]

I run/jog around a cemetery which sounds strange but I don't get bothered! Funnily enough though even if I run in a busy park no one looks or says anything as they are busy doing their own thing. I put my music on and just get on with it! 8 minutes is my difficult point once past that I can run for hours.

When I first started I hated it so I would set targets eg run to that tree then walk. Run to the rubbish bin then walk. If I did a bit further it felt great!

[Frustratedandworried]

That tshirt sounds awesome

You should be really proud of yourself for the running, I'm now working on my confidence in myself

[stayingaliveisawayoflife]

I have PCOS too. I had bariatric surgery 8 years ago but 2 stones have crept back on. I ran when I weighed 17 stone! It was very slow but I did it. I did the Royal Parks twice and it took me 4 hours each time! Again I was slow but I did it! I am now going to get back into it but just for health now. I will never be slim but I can be more healthy than I am at the moment.

Oh and I bought a t shirt from amazon that says 'Slow runners make fast runners look faster, you're welcome!'. It's my fave with my finisher t shirts.

[Frustratedandworried]

Oooh I shall get some! Thank you!

[bluefoxmug]

I can recommend taking magnesium supplements after a run.

[Frustratedandworried]

I use lbs just because it's what I've always used

Today has been tough. It's a rest day and I'm super stiff. I've stretched lots and had a bath with epsom salts to try help.

Another 5k tomorrow am then 2 days off

[slalomsuki]

I prefer pounds as it goes down quicker and is motivating when you see the loss get to double figures etc. Although it's a long time since that's happened.

However just done another 2 miles or 3.2k. I can't run at the moment and probable not for a long time. I have a treadmill at home which was bought a long time ago but has been put up in the dining room. My daughter has used it through lockdown and has seen a vast improvement so it's now down to me to make use of it.