Thinking about becoming a runner?

[bella71 0]

Running doesnt necessarily destroy your body if you're running moderate distances like an average person and not running marathons etc. And even then, plenty of marathoners are just fine. Part of the skill of running well too involves having great core strength, strong hips and back muscles protect your knees, hips and feet. People that get inured when they run usually have muscle weaknesses that could be worked on. I try to run only three or four times a week and do something else other days also to give my body a break.

The main people that arent built to run are females with wide hips (that's bony structure wide, not fat storage wide). The Qangle means they have a great angle from knee to hip which predisposes them to injury.

I am still very heavy, but I have begun jogging/walking with the C25K program. I just finished week 2/day 2, and I love it. I feel really good after the workout. I am still doing walk/jog intervals, but I really look forward to running for 30 minutes at a time.

For me, I think the key is to go at my own pace. I am definitely not trying to run 6 mph at this point. I take it at a slow jog. I find that this is plenty of effort to get my heart rate up, and to build stamina. Once I lose more weight and get more fit, then the speed will come.

I have always wanted to be a runner. When I had my echocardiogram for the medical clearance for surgery, the first question I asked the doctor was "will I be able to run??". I am really looking forward to running my first 5K. I am walking a 5K with a friend in June. That should be fun!