Too fat too run

[Vamps273]

Hi guys I’m 5,2 and I’m 15 stone, I want to get fit, I have a large belly and it hurts when I try to run.

[ClarriePan Graduate]

Well done on taking that first step and joining us here. The programme is designed to take you nice and gently through to running for 30 minutes. The secret is to listen to your body and if things hurt try going slower. You can’t go too slowly! As long as you are “running” (that is both feet off the ground at the same time) not walking you are doing ok. If you need to repeat runs instead of moving to the next one that’s fine - not everyone completes it in 9 weeks. Keep posting and let us know how you’re getting on.

[mfamilias Graduate]

Well done for deciding to get fit. If running is too painful, can I suggest that you start off with walking? I walked 5K every day for a month before I started C25K. It did wonders to get in the right mindset for for the running programme, and I lost weight. Check out the Active 10 community here as well!

[Rua8 Graduate]

Hey Vamps, a few other people seem to have had the same worries as you, maybe you'll find some useful info in their threads? Have a look at healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and healthunlocked.com/couchto5... - there are more too. Sounds like it is doable with the right advice

[GoogleMe Graduate]

I found wearing big firm control knickers helped... there's lots of mention of the importance of a high impact sports bra for women (and some men) but you are dead right, the tum can really hurt too!

There is a positive side to it in that it may help to keep your pace right down which is where it needs to be for you to sustain it, eventually, for 30 minutes and beyond.

[Vamps273]

Thankyou guys for the support 🤗

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Slow down and read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do it.

[Amandana]

For me it used to be my bum that hurt - compression exercise pants really helped. High waisted ones might work well for your tummy?

[thisfishcan Graduate]

I agree with Amandana, high waisted compression leggings/tights helped me. Pop some shorts on top if you feel a bit too exposed in the leggings/tights.

[Fatcyclist-Chris]

Hey dude, I’m 6’1 and 18 stone, I feel your pain, I got bang into cycling which got my cardio up and strengthened my legs allot.

When I moved to running I was in agony, I swear to god though by the end of the second week I was grinning at the end of every run, shouting a swearing at the pain till it went away.

Slow down and walk when you feel it unbearable but some of it you just have to fight through.

It was no different to the pain in my backside when I first started cycling, I couldn’t get up the street without lifting off the seat, now I can got 50 mile regular.

Can’t wait to see your post by the 3rd week I bet your mind set has changed.

Your fellow chubby runner.

[Vamps273]

Just bought some Brooks trainers, so there is no turning back will be starting this Friday, nervous as Hell thankyou very much for the support Guys ☺️✌️

[Couch-potato in reply to Vamps273]

Best of luck and don't forget to post how it goes for lots of support

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I'm nervous too! Haven't started yet just returning to it after a bout of ill health. Go for it - you'll be great. You will never regret it. Good luck. Xx

[Vamps273]

Good luck too you too xx

[Beccym Graduate]

Walk first, all activity is good. One of my friends says my running is a fast walk, I don't care.

I always have great admiration for people who get round park run and are last in the pack I think that is more impressive then the ones in the middle or the elites. Keep going

[September70]

Go for it Vamps273. Best of luck and well done for taking the first step to fitness. I too started out with walking like mfamilias, before I took up C25K and I am someone who was very athletic at school and could run for 30 minutes on a treadmill but when I first started on normal ground, I felt useless. The walking built up my confidence and I built up speed over time with the walking. Used to walk once a week with friends and then did 2 other days on my own.

[Vamps273]

I was very fit in my early twenties, did everything then as I got too my early 30s it went down hill,I’m now 45 and very obese and terrified I will get bigger or worse.

[Dyskadores in reply to Vamps273]

I am overweight too but graduated to 5k a few weeks ago. Firm underwear and good trainers will get you through 😊 I'm doing it more for how it makes me feel (amazing!) but some of the weight has dropped off and I feel very well. We're all here to support you xxx

[Vamps273 in reply to Dyskadores]

Thankyou I’ve got supportive bra and pants and trainers and the couch 2 5k app on my phone, I’ve got sarah millican as the coach lol

[Nwrkpak in reply to Vamps273]

I’m listening to a podcast called The not your average runner podcast. It’s really good for making you realise you can do it. Last nights mantra in my ear as I fell a sleep was . “You run so you are a runner. If you run slowly you still run. If you run then walk then run then walk , you still run . If you run you are a runner.”

I love it. Yes . I’m overweight and nearly 50 but I’ve now completed 2 full 5ks and quite a few 4 k+ . Even on the days I get down and say that it’s too hard I then take stock and realise how far I’ve come. I’m not sitting at home. I’m moving and I’m trying .

I’m now looking forward to the time when I can go on a 5k relaxed chilled run. Think it might be a while though!!!

Good luck with it all and keep us posted x

[ClarriePan Graduate]

Good luck for tomorrow Vamps273 🏃‍♀️

[Vamps273]

I just done 4.90km around the park fast walk did 2 minute jog, gonna do this three times a week, as long as my heart is pumping I’m happy, I will eventually be able to jog more I believe it x

[September70]

Well done Vamps273.

[lrparsnip]

Hello Vamps. How are you doing now?

[Vamps273]

I’m walking more, not managed to run yet but not giving up x