Running

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I have read posts from a number of sleevers that run and would like to know:

1. At what bmi or weight ratio (current to start weight) is good to start running?

2. What progressive plan did you follow to basically go from no running to being able to compete in a 5k?

I have run before, but is has been years since serious running. Also, I have a treadmill but do enjoy running outside also.

The reasons for the questions is to prevent injury. I am currently 3 months out.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I never jogged before. Before surgery I was 401. I didn't start jogging (if you wanna call it that) till I was about 305 if I can remember right. That was about 2 months ago. Now I'm 275 and really starting to like it. I'm doing the C25K....I'm in week 5 and just now getting to the point that I can carry on a conversation while I jog. My breathing is finally undercontrol. I'm not having any pain and I'm not out of breath when it's time to walk. I walk as briskly as I can, I don't speed up much when I start to jog, but it is a jog.

I did some research on shoes. The best running shoes for overweight overpronators (and alot of overweight people are overpronators) is the Brooks Beast. I bought 2 pair and love love love them. I went to the store to buy some "everyday" sneakers, and I hated every pair I tried on because I'm already spoiled by how the Brooks feel. That's why I bought the second pair.

I've been very wary of injury. I do not want a setback. I keep my form in good order and I take short strides, that's why I jog so slow. When I get lighter I'll worry about speeding up. Right now I'm doing 2-1/4 miles a day following the C25K plan. I feel like I could easily go another mile, in fact I usually do some 30 second windsprints during the cooldown.

[danyelleb 386]

Hi! I started running with a high bmi- weighed 185ish and I'm 5'3. I've tried running in the past when I was preop and had all sorts of issues with my joints. It's amazing what 25 pounds or so does.

I started on a treadmill running one minute than walking for four minutes. Eventually I switched over to c25k and moved my workouts outside. My youngest son was sweet enough to be my pacer. He'd run with me every time I went out.

Eventually I finished c25k and then I moved on to the 10k app. I'm now running without a training app but I use Nike + gps religiously. I add on a mile a week.

I was and I still am concerned about injuries. I stretch and I don't run back to back. I give myself at least a day between my runs. I'm also careful about putting on mileage. So far I've been extremely lucky- just completed my first half marathon on Sunday.

Good luck with the running!

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[favoredone 590]

Great topic.. I'm starting a jogging/running program very soon... I'm a little nervous... but I know it's one of the best things to do to build stamina and strength...

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Great topic.. I'm starting a jogging/running program very soon... I'm a little nervous... but I know it's one of the best things to do to build stamina and strength...

I have hated jogging for 43 years. Now after 2 months I look forward to it. I hate that I cannot jog everyday. The C25K program really makes it easy.

[PdxMan 4,292]

I started around 300# and began jogging, if you call it that, at 2 months post. I started by walking between two telephone poles, then running between two poles. Couple days later, I would walk to a pole, run two poles ... week later, walk a pole, run three poles. You get the gist. Like Butter, I had always hated jogging, but I found myself enjoying it, so I bought the C25K program on the iPhone. It worked for me!

I also bought the Brooks Beasts. Great shoes as they have very firm soles. Any running store will also do a gait analysis for free to confirm pronation/supination and make shoe suggestions. Then you can go online and buy what you want.

Good luck!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Thanks for the comments. I am down to 235 lb so it seems like I could run based on your successes. I just gave to do it!

[RainbowBrite 1]

When I first started jogging I was SO out of shape that my body got really really sore afterwards and I felt like my jonts were on fire, which made it harder and harder to push myself to do it.

Now what I've been trying for the past few weeks is swimming until I reach a certain weight and can handle out-of-water exercise better.

Just an idea if jumping straight into running doesn't seem like the best idea for you. But I hope I can get to where you guys are where you look forward to jogging!!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I finished week 5 of C25K last night. We had to start with a 9 minute run....my longest so far (hell.....ever).