I can’t help with advice, I’m afraid. My knees stop me running ... well them and the fact I can’t find a sports bra in H. Good luck though, I’m sure someone will help with advice 👍🏻
22 Mar 18 by member: Phooka
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haha I love your posts! running always kicks my butt.
22 Mar 18 by member: momma6224
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22 Mar 18 by member: liliannoffsinger
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I just bought new shoes and new sneakers yesterday! Desperately needed a roomier toe box and good support. Haven't had foot pain all day!
22 Mar 18 by member: WendyMaq
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Getting fitted for proper running shoe might be a good thing for you, it's so very important how your foot meets with the ground. And . . . Kittens!
22 Mar 18 by member: dhatura
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take a holistic approach. do some core work, weights and non impact cardio. rest your joints, especially if you are heavy. professional rugby forwards (250lb, built for strength) are discouraged from running to get fit because of the impact leads to joint issues, so use rowing as low impact, but better for fitness alternative.
22 Mar 18 by member: ale000x
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Awesome that you are working your plan. good to have goals. I will say that new shoes made a world of difference for me. I alternate between the elliptical and the treadmill to keep the muscle confusion going (or maybe just my confusion) through the workout.
22 Mar 18 by member: tahoebrun
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If you are a “dairy farmer wife” I am assuming that you live in one of those places where it is cold and maybe snowy in winter. If not, just walk. Easy on the joints. Good shoes are crucial. There are walking shoes and running shoes. They do each have a function. Consider buying shoes that are about 1/2 size longer than you might normally wear so that your toes don’t jam on the end of the shoe. Prevents toe blisters. Also, if your feet are wider, consider a shoe like ASICS that have a wider toe box so that your toes have a chance to splay out as your foot hits the ground. That also helps prevent blistering. That’s also important if you tend to get swelling in your feet with activity. Good luck!
22 Mar 18 by member: Kenna Morton
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I agree with Mbanje concerning the low impact weight training. Additionally, I would walk in the neighborhood, starting with a distance that doesn't hurt, and then as you build strength and lose some weight it will become easier. Please don't hurt yourself trying to move along the weight loss too fast.
22 Mar 18 by member: adamevegod1
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Good shoes, keep it low impact with any ankle issues, so walking good running is not, work on some strength and do some ankle exercises. My gym has a strength training machine that focuses on calves and ankle, that has helped mine a lot. Course losing weight probably helped more than anything.
22 Mar 18 by member: wholefoodnut
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I know this is serious and you are working hard to get in shape, but your description of running short bursts in the rain is humerous. So I sure give you an A for effort and dedication. I hope you find good shoes with good support.. I had a broken ankle and when I walked I wore my hiking shoes because they came high on my ankle for support.
22 Mar 18 by member: Fishingwidow
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I was having knee issues which cleared up immediately after I was properly fitted for the right shoes! Definitely go to a proper shoe store, and they'll get you set up with a shoe made for your gait.
22 Mar 18 by member: Toumina
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bike or stationary bike, until your ankles get adjusted.
22 Mar 18 by member: getoffofme
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I had knee issues on the treadmill, and my personal trainer had suggested elliptical (lower impact) Maybe back to elliptical, and switch up something about that - more resistance, more speed, vary it up 1 minute with high resistance, 2 minutes low, repeat.... things like that. Other than that.... your feet carry you... good shoes are important. :)
23 Mar 18 by member: StarzIna
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23 Mar 18 by member: wholefoodnut
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My trainer says if it hurts don't do that. So if I were you, I would go back to the elliptical. Pain in a joint is very bad. On the shoes: I go dancing twice a week and usually have to ice my feet afterwards because I have arthritis in my big toes. My shoes were close-fitting because my theory was that a tighter shoe would be good keeping my feet from swelling. Last week I bought shoes with a wider toebox and a more solid sole. Last night my feet did not bother me at all. I danced an extra half hour because my feet felt great. I highly recommend going to a shoe store where they help you pick out what you need for your feet because you are not doing yourself any favors.
23 Mar 18 by member: abbadabba
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PS may there be cute kittens wherever you have to go!
23 Mar 18 by member: abbadabba
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Yeah! So I had a chronic hip flexor thing last month, realized I had not changed shoes in a long, and got new ones - pain gone. DO it now!
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I attempted and failed the typical C25K program many times. The rapid increases are just not realistic for those who truly start out walking. If you have facebook, check out the group 'From Fat to Finish Line'. They have created a free 'Run Your First Mile' program where you are emailed the next step weekly. Doing that last spring really made me into a runner. I still cannot run a 5K totally without stopping but have shaved about 20 minutes off my time. Plus it's another uber supportive community like this one. Happy trails to you!
23 Mar 18 by member: Time2FixMe
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