How To Start Running When You're Overweight

Not to mention I find it embarrassing to try to run in public. I'm overweight and struggle with my running. I'm trying to train my mind to not care what people think because my health is important. I want to start this and continue with this training. Thank you for this post.

I was 215lbs 4 years back. I practised running on my threadmill each day for 30 mins.i am now 150 lbs i just finished my 5k run in 38 mins.i am Absolutely happy

I'm on week 3 of noom, week 2 of couch to 5k. I'm down to 313 lbs, I started at 326 a month ago! Wish me luck yall!

When I see bigger people running or working out in the gym, I have NOTHING BUT respect for them. If you are ripped and jogging, or in good shape.... good for you.. but you are not grinding as hard as the big people... this takes so much mental and physical effort. So, keep on grinding... results will follow, and your heart will thank you.

When this pops up in your recommendations lol its probably a sign

200lbs and training for a half marathon in July wish me luck

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So I am waking up at 4am tomorrow and starting the first day of the rest of my life. This isnt about losing weight. This is about more energy for my kids. This is for me. This is my Christmas present for myself.

I started running over a 100lbs. ago, and it was one of the most difficult things I've done physically. I started with a goal of 1 mile, and I would run for 1 minute and walk for 2 minutes. Even if I hadn't caught my breath at the end of those 2 minutes I would force myself to run for that next minute - nonstop. I would work on that for a week. The next week I would bump that run up 15 seconds longer, until eventually I was running and walking for 2 minutes at a time. I began lowering my walking time, and upping my running time until finally I ran a continual 1 mile. Then I started adding distance, just the other day I ran a sub 2 hour half marathon...the patience and consistency paid off. Your channel was instrumental in getting my form correct, and keeping me injury free. Thank you for the wonderful coaching, I love you guys!

If you’re embarrassed to go running because of your body try wearing the biggest hoodie you own and try working out early mornings when most ppl are still sleep this helped me tremendously when i was bigger n conscious about my size

I started running a couple months ago, could barely do 10 minutes but now I can proudly do a whole hour

I’m finally able to run for 1.5 miles without stopping and I’m down by 11 lbs, I’m so happy with that :))

I swear I walk faster than I run. I feel like I'm going nowhere.

271pounds right now. Tomorrow morning, I go running. Wish me luck

I think the main thing to remember is that it can take a long time to build up your muscle/tendons to the point where you can run more than once or twice per week for 2-3 miles. I was only 17lb overweight but after a year of more or less complete sedentary lifestyle, it was 2 months before I could even manage a sustained run of 3 miles. The problem was not cardiovaslcular - it was the incredible pain and stress put on my joints and my tendons. I needed 5-6 days to recover between runs. I had pain just walking for days after. Its not something you can just do in 3-4 weeks. Overdoing is worse than underdoing it too. Take your time. Set achievable daily/weekly targets. If you have pain, don't train. Cycle or swim instead!

300 lbs already down 40 lbs through strength training and improved diet. Started an interval training program a week ago. I really can run! Never thought I could propel my large body. Now to improve form and and length of time running. Thank you for your videos!

I started running with a bmi of 33 and am now down to 29. it gets easier on my legs with every kg I drop. I started out 2 months ago and would run 3km in 30min Today I did my first sub hour 10k :)

I want to try this. I'm 259.6 pounds, down from 285 pounds in a month. I so want to get back in shape so I can get out and run. I used to run in my youth, I'm 38 now and I believe I can do it, so I'm going for it!

I’m addicted to running. If the weather permits, I spend about 1-2 hours running/fast walking everyday at the track at my community college.