To Run Or Not To Run

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Permalink Reply by DURIANRIDER on May 9, 2012 at 2:06pm

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Permalink Reply by Jessie James on May 13, 2012 at 5:24am

Word D, thanks. 

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Permalink Reply by DesertFox on May 13, 2012 at 4:25pm

Try hiking, 160lbs is not a lot of extra weight for someone who is 5'7.  I have carried a 70 lbs pack before for 20 miles at a brisk pace without injury. Many people who back pack carry heavy loads for long distances. I know a few hundred to a thousand people that wear an extra 50lbs of gear daily. Don't look for excuses or reasons not to exercise just get out there and do it!

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Permalink Reply by Jessie James on May 18, 2012 at 11:11am

Lol, you sound just like my BF! Sadly, I am going to wait on the running. I am in really bad shape and decided to walk until something changes. I did three miles the other day and it took a lot. I also played frisbee with the BF for about 30 min. I was so sore the next day, pretty sad! I'm going to take it slow and build from there. I have injured myself in the past and the recovery takes too long. 

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Permalink Reply by Mary TG on May 17, 2012 at 4:06am

I started running  a few weeks ago with my 30 lb 'backpack' and already have an injury.  But I LOVE running, even though this is the first time in my life (46 years old) I've ever done it. I am older than you (I'm assuming) and am more overweight, though.  I think it was a mistake to start running but somehow my daily walks just turned into running - I have so much energy.  But I'm going to wait now until I've shed all the unecessary weight and start again.  Until then, as Harley suggests, I'm going to start cycling.  I found a second hand bike and it's in the shop.  Also do strength training and walking, etc.

Running I think is hard on your body because of the high impact on joints already laden with extra weight. 

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Permalink Reply by Jessie James on May 18, 2012 at 11:10am

I am going to walk until I can attempt it without worry. I have a bad lower back and injured it a while back trying to keep up with my sister. She can run double what I can. I could not move for 3 days. Better slow than sorry.

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Permalink Reply by Jonathan Brose on May 19, 2012 at 12:33am

I started training almost 3 months ago for my first 5k and my mile time was 15 minutes. During my training I did injure myself so I was only able to run a few times within a 2 month period before the race. What helped me the most was a few days before the race I got proper running shoes that fit my feet and my arch. Night and day comparison between my old running shoes and the new ones. I did the 5k and almost got to my goal of 30 minutes (32:24). But for me being 210lbs and 5'11", I didn't think it was that bad since 2 months prior, I was running 2 miles at around that time. A month later, I am down to 200lbs and can run 2 miles in 18 minutes.

I picked up cycling 2 weeks ago and I wish I had started doing this first! I want to train for a triathlon in a few months so I am also swimming. I prefer swimming and cycling over running because I can do them for a much longer period of time than running. I did my first 20 mile ride the other day and all I can think about is doing it again and again. I have never felt so refreshed after working out for 1.5 hours. After 20 minutes of running all I want to do is fall over. Usually, I end up going for a run after I bike because I have a lot of energy left over.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Reagan on May 19, 2012 at 1:56am

I agree with Durian.  I think everyone should also read "Born to Run", it's great for runners and non-runners alike.  

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