Afraid to run!

[Pam Peltz 56]

Hi. I'm 60, 5 months post RNY and I've lost 58 pounds. I did my first 5k in April (walked). I want to run or jog. Badly. But I'm scared to even try. I only go to 2.5 mph on the treadmill. I have really short legs so that is fast for me. I'm short...4'10". Can someone help me figure a way to get over my fear of running? I've seen people fall on treadmills and that scares me. Thanks!

[Marisela 104]

Hi Pam,

I had never run before but I downloaded an app called C25K (couch to 5k) and it trains you for running 5K, I am on week 3 and feel amazing.. I just registered for my first marathon that will happen in November and I am super excited! I strongly recommend the app, it works with intervals, however I do walk/run outside, not on the treadmill and it works perfect for me. Don't be afraid, you can do it, but I do recommend either the app or some guided training so you don't over do it. Good luck and keep me posted on your progress.

[Sparklette 381]

I want to start running aswell, I've been making excuses, saying that I'm not ready, it'll be too much blah blah blah. But I really want to, I'm just scared i guess.

I think we just have to dive in and do it, listen to our bodies so we know when to stop.

Good luck.

[melhealthy 103]

Hi Pam' date='

I had never run before but I downloaded an app called C25K (couch to 5k) and it trains you for running 5K, I am on week 3 and feel amazing.. I just registered for my first marathon that will happen in November and I am super excited! I strongly recommend the app, it works with intervals, however I do walk/run outside, not on the treadmill and it works perfect for me. Don't be afraid, you can do it, but I do recommend either the app or some guided training so you don't over do it. Good luck and keep me posted on your progress. [/quote']

Great job Marisela! I completed my first day yesterday of 5k training. I downloaded the coach to 5k program too and it's great. I to signed up for my first 5k run! My race is September 7th! Good luck!

[melhealthy 103]

Pam you can do it. Start slow and build your endurance! Good luck!

[Pam Peltz 56]

Thanks. I just downloaded the C25k app and will start tomorrow after work. I think I'll do it on the street rather than the treadmill. Appreciate the support. I will let you know how it goes!!

[Pam Peltz 56]

Raining when I got home. Still wet out. Will try later today.

[Sparklette 381]

On Friday morning, While I was doing my morning walk I thought about this thread.

I was walking down the street, and contemplating moving a little faster, moving more of my body, progressing. I picked two points in the road ahead of me, about 100 feet apart, and made a deal with myself. I said "Okay, we're going to run starting on the first point and we're going to make it to that second point." And I considered this idea, the first point coming up as I'm still walking forward, and just said okay.

So, I did it, I started running, and it was really weird at first, then I got in to a good rhythm, and it was easy. I went past the second point, and ran until I was out of breath. It was pretty cool actually. I was really proud of myself.

[Sonia65 26]

I ran today too for the first time during my walk. It was for a very short distance and it was downhill but I run and I am happy about it :-)

Think I will look into that app too.

HW:293 SW:272 CW:263

[Marisela 104]

On Friday morning, While I was doing my morning walk I thought about this thread.

I was walking down the street, and contemplating moving a little faster, moving more of my body, progressing. I picked two points in the road ahead of me, about 100 feet apart, and made a deal with myself. I said "Okay, we're going to run starting on the first point and we're going to make it to that second point." And I considered this idea, the first point coming up as I'm still walking forward, and just said okay.

So, I did it, I started running, and it was really weird at first, then I got in to a good rhythm, and it was easy. I went past the second point, and ran until I was out of breath. It was pretty cool actually. I was really proud of myself.

Great job!!! and it does feel amazing! you will be running miles before you know it!! Congrats on your new accomplishment!