Larger ladies' running club

[Arabica]

Have just re-started a walk/run programme. Got 4st 7lbs and a tendency to eat biscuits by the barrel-load to lose. Am great at starting things (healthy eating, running, gym)but not so good at seeing them through. Anyone want to join in for mutual motivation?Aiming to be able to run 30 minutes without stopping/do a 5km next Spring. Oh and a stone off by Xmas would be jolly nice too.

Am over 40, got 2 kids, one has SEN, have low self-esteem due to scary past three years, lack of cash and hideous size 20 tops! Let's get gorgeous in 2010.

Hi Aribica,

you have motivated me ... don't think I can do the running due to reallybad knees and public sythisis ... but I will defo like to keep each other motivated with diet and general exercise ... I have about 4 stone to lose am 29 (30 in April) have one little boy 7 months old. Would love to be fit enought ot run a 5k again ... that is a great aim.

Good luck with it XxxX

Ooh, sounds painful. Can you walk/swim? I have a bad back (old disc injury) which is made much worse by being overweight, and so I have to watch I don't try and do too much running too quickly.
What are you going to do tomorrow to help you lose weight? My aim is--spend 20 mins doing run 90 secs, walk 2 min; walk to DD's nursery pushing buggy (2.2 miles, 45 min)
It's great to have a reply--hoping for more!

Am due for a run today--90 secs jog, 2 min walk. Doesn't sound much but it'll turn into 30 minutes' non-stop running in three months time. Feels a long, long way off at the moment as I find even this short amount of jogging a real struggle...

are you still around?

i'm almost 40 (13 mos to push), two stone to lose, three kids inc 1 with sn, and lots of lovely memories of previous running glories.

i've got new trainers (tested with a couple of dog walks so ready for a proper outing), a small amount of willpower, and unfortunately what appear to be several chins. i'm 5'2" and down to 2 pairs of trousers i can fit into (fortunately a pair of jeans, and a pair of work trousers) this is something of a problem...

if i lose a stone by christmas, i can re-enter my wardrobe for new year!

hello

I sound like you! Am 41 with a 14month old DS need to lose (at least) 4 stone, am terrible at sticking to things, need to exercise but am rubbish at it. Can't run because of massive norks but I would love to be able to.

Must must must lose 4stone as I am to be a bridesmaid in June (eek) and am at risk of diabetes if I don't lose weight.

Can resist cake chocolate etc but I think wine is my downfall ...

I've started a beginner's running programme and so far I'm on Week 3

I'm currently doing 60sec jog and 2 mins walk. But at week 10 I should be able to run 5km.

I'm struggling too as I'm very unfit and have around 4 stones to lose too. Hang in there and hopefully we can can support each other.

Can I join? Am 34 with a 7mo, back to work in Jan and really really don't want to go and buy any size 24 trousers. There. I've said it. I joined a gym yesterday, I've never been able to run far - rubbish stamina and massive norks - but would love to change that. I need to lose about 5 stone but really would like a stone off by Christmas.

Hi madwoman! I've seen you on the SN thread. I am on week 2 of my running programme--90 seconds jog, 2 minutes walk x 6. Am going tomorrow. I have done a similar one before and they really do work, even if you think you can't run. I am also going to join slimming world tomorrow. Scared that bitchy mum from the school playground might go.

Mrs boogie. Just how big are those knockers? Mine are G cup and they dare not move a millimetre in their Shock Absorber.

hello all!
fruitgums/ arabica - what programme are you following? is it a couch-5k or similar?

there is a group here that meets on a monday morning for a weigh-in and pep talk - no specific diet plan i don't think, but i'm trying to summon up the nerve to go... i work week on/ week off, so i figure a 'formal' weigh-in every two weeks would iron out the 'didn't lose any this week' bumps... (fingers crossed not too many of those)

sadly i am not large of nork - the excess bypasses that area completely and hangs in folds around my chin and middle... a vair attractive look. not. i can't even use my cleavage to detract attention from the obvious!

right. the plan starts today then. fortunately no looming bridesmaidery on the horizon (i echo your 'eek' mrs boogie, but how lovely!)

i'll let you know how this afternoon goes...

mine are G cup as well Arabica I have a shock absorber but not sure if it still fits

how does one find out about a couch -5k programme?

The couch - 5k programme can be googled, it's well known.

I also have a shock absorber bra and they are one on the best sport bras that I've tried...... and I've had so many. I am also a G cup and they seem to hold me in well. I still move about but not as much with my other sports bras

Madwomanintheattick - I am following the running programme that was in my Slimming World magazine a few months ago. I think that it's gentler/easier programme than the couch-5k plan. I can post it here if you like?

that would be fab, fruitgums. is the aim similar? how long does it run for?

i went for a wee walk/ run yesterday with the dogs - didn't time anything, just as i felt comfortable - (ish, lol)

not sure the brown dog quite got the hang of it tbh - she spent rather more time under my feet, so might get left home until i have enough energy to breathe and 'train' her lol...

an intersting start though. not too tight just now, but suspect later/ tomorrow might be worse. can't decide if every day is too much to start with? ideas? should i just walk on alternates?

I used this podcast

Rob got me out of my chair

That makes 3 G-cups on one thread. Maybe it should be the Larger Boobed Ladies Running Club! I am also doing the couch to 5K programme.
Today I weighed in at my first SW meeting. Am determined to stick to it 100% for my first week. Cos I don't ever want to see that weight on any scales ever again!

OK here is the programme that I am following. I'm still stuck on week 3 as I've ill for the past few weeks. What I find great about this running programme is that it allows me to repeat weeks if necessary.

Anyhow, best of luck and let me know how you get on with the running business.

Week 1
Monday - Run 60sec, walk 3mins x 3 times (16 mins)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Run 60sec, walk 3mins x 3 times (16 mins)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 60sec, walk 3mins x 3 times (16 mins)
Saturday Rest
Sunday 30mins brisk walk
Week 2
Monday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 5 times (18 mins)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 5 times (18 mins)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 5 times (18 mins)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - 30mins brisk walk
Week 3
Monday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 6 times (21 mins)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 6 times (21 mins)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 6 times (21 mins)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - 30mins brisk walk
Week 4
Monday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 7 times (24 mins)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 7 times (24 mins)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 7 times (24 mins)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - 35mins brisk walk
Week 5
Monday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 8 times (27 mins)
Tuesday Rest
Wednesday - Do a different type of exercise session. Anything from brisk walking to swimming, cycling etc totalling 30mins.
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 8 times (27 mins)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Run 60sec, walk 2mins x 8 times (27 mins)

Week 6
Monday - Run 2mins, walk 2mins x 6 times (28 mins)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - 30mins free session (see last week)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 2mins, walk 2mins x 6 times (28 mins)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Run 2mins, walk 2mins x 6 times (28 mins)

Week 7
Monday - Run 2mins, walk 2mins x 7 times (32 mins)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - 30mins free session (see last week)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 2mins, walk 2mins x 7 times (32 mins)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Run 2mins, walk 2mins x 7 times (32 mins)

Week 8
Monday - Run 3mins, walk 2mins x 6 times (35 mins)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - 40mins free session (see last week)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 3mins, walk 2mins x 6 times (35 mins)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Run 3mins, walk 2mins x 6 times (35 mins)

Week 9
Monday - Run 3mins, walk 2mins x 6 times (35 mins)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - 30mins free session (see last week)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 3mins, walk 2mins x 6 times (35 mins)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Run 3mins, walk 2mins x 6 times (35 mins)

Week 10
Monday - Run 3mins, walk 60 secs x 8 times (36 mins)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - 30mins free session (see last week)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Run 3mins, walk 60 secs x 8 times (36 mins)
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Run 3mins, walk 60 secs x 8 times (36 mins)

Phew! That's it!!!

LOL @ Arabica!!

Impressive typing there fruitgum! I am also repeating a week of my running programme as today I found 90 seconds of running a real challenge.

I know, it took me FOREVER!!!

thanks ladies - fruitgum, that's brill. what do they suggest you do when you have worked through that programme? is the idea that you should be able to move on to a non-stop jog from there?

in the uk i used to use the lamp posts to 'time' my jog/ walks. out here i'm struggling to find landmarks lol, so a watch might be the answer

I think I am at a point when it's tempting to give up, in that I don't feel like I am improving and the weather is dreadful! But I will persevere, if only because I can see myself getting larger and larger otherwise. Am one of the biggest mamas in the playground and I don't like it-I want to swagger in there with shopping bags, telling anyone remotely interested that I had to get a whole new wardrobe, as all my old clothes are far too big! It does NOT help that one formerly plus-plus sized mum is now a size 10. And has done the whole new wardrobe thing

Hello, can I join please?

I am seriously over 40, have 4.5 stone to lose. I eat too much (but like it), drink too much (but like it) and struggle to find time to exercise in any way -long work hours and live in the middle of nowhere, so swimming and gyms are miles away.

I know I must eat less and exercise more, but how do I do it?

HELP!!

Hello and welcome. Just scroll down, check out the 2 running programmes, get trainers and a sports bra and go for it. Am also very seriously over 40 (in years, and in hip measurement!) The trick is not to try and do too much or go too fast. I found 1 minute of running almost impossible at first. But now I am coping OK with 90 seconds. You just have to keep doing it, every 2-3 days, and it will get easier.

Oh and Tiger, it only takes 25 mins incl a 5 min walk to warm up, so it's not to hard to squeeze in.

Madwomanintheattic (love your username!) - The programme doesn't mention anything about a maintenance programme. Hopefully this will get you to around the 5k mark otherwise you can aim for a 5k running programme or a 10k one?

Arabica - I'm at the stage where I'm thinking of giving up.... I think it's mainly because I can't seem to recover after my chest infection and now I've got a cold. I've decided to give it a rest this week and re-start the programme at wk 3 next week. This will be my 3rd time or re-starting week 3!!!

Welcome Tiger! I'm doing the easiest running programme ever! Intially it only requires 18mins of walking/running (scroll up for the programme). I re-iterate what Arabica says in that get the gear & go for it. I cannot stress the importance of a good sports bra. So many times in the past I gave up after getting sore boobies due to insufficient support. I've now got a fab bra and this is no longer an issue. Go for it & let us know how you get on.

Don't give up, Fruitgums. You can always power-walk if you'r feeling really rubbish. But I think it ismportant to keep up the 2-3 day thing.