Over weight, out of shape, don't particularly like running

hello! here's a link to a youtube video that has some great pointers for a beginning runner like yourself. good luck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

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This thread is an ugly first cousin of the "I'm new to Letsrun" thread that we see once a week.

In the unlikely event that you are not a troll, you will get better feedback at Runnersworld.com.

If you've never run before, may I suggest that a year might be too tight a time frame for running a marathon.

Not that you couldn't do it, but just MHO, if you're a new runner, especially if you have weight issues, first get your body used to running.

As you drop weight, which you likely will, you'll likely find that the running goes more easily--at which point, try some shorter races--5k's, 10k's, and the like. Then progress to longer races, such as half marathons, 25k, then the marathon. If you try for too much too soon, you are more likely to set yourself back due to injuries, but if you're patient with the process, you might find a lifetime sport you can enjoy. My suggestion would be to give the marathon at least two years.

Good luck!

You can easily prepare for and complete a marathon in a year. However, you say that you don't like running. If you are trying to make a life change and not just run the Chicago Marathon next year, you need to pick an activity you like to do, or you will quit it shortly after you complete the marathon. Give running a shot. After you get past the first few weeks, which are usually painful as your body adjust to the new activity, you might find that you like running. If not, maybe bicycling, swimming, or roller derby might be something you can do for the long term.

Or competitive hot dog eating.

helpful harry wrote:

hello! here's a link to a youtube video that has some great pointers for a beginning runner like yourself. good luck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

i was really hoping that was the video that it was haha.

??? When I went to this link it was Rick Astley's totally 80's "Never gonna give you up..." video??? I don't get it.

I don't know what a "troll" is, but I'm pretty sure I'm not one.

What in my inquiry was "ugly"? Is this not a site where information re: running can be obtained??

Crystal wrote:

??? When I went to this link it was Rick Astley's totally 80's "Never gonna give you up..." video??? I don't get it.

The poster was helping you. Get off your high horse. That video can help in several ways. As Gerry Lidgren will tell you, love is the key to running. You can't be a "stranger to love", as Rick Astley says.

Also dancing like Astley can help keep your hips loose, which is essential for a fast marathon. It's like a form of cross training. Next time don't ask people for help or advice if your just going to throw it back in their faces.

I'm 43 years old, out of shape, don't particulary like running and planning too run in a marathon next year in Amsterdam. I think it's a good way to show myself that I can achieve anything if I'm constant.

How do I start?

Rosa wrote:

I'm 43 years old, out of shape, don't particulary like running and planning too run in a marathon next year in Amsterdam. I think it's a good way to show myself that I can achieve anything if I'm constant.

How do I start?

Read carefully and perform the following steps:

1) Turn off your computer

2) Stand up

3) Put on a pair of running shoes

4) Head out the door

5) Put one foot in front of the other for about 30-60 minutes

6) Perform/repeat step 5 for about 5-7 days a week, maybe even longer/twice on some days.

Visit the following site. You will need to know how to run tangents.

garycohenrunning.com

Leroy wrote:

Visit the following site. You will need to know how to run tangents.

garycohenrunning.com

And you'll get a kick out of the chaffing stories!

"Don't particularly like running". you are sure to get a lot of help here with that statement, good trolling... or else f*** you.

Crystal, you have indeed stumbled into the wrong website, much like the bar George Clooney had the misfortune of visiting in Dusk to Dawn. This is not a place for warm, fuzzy, feel-good stories. We're an evil group of angry malcontent runners, who are all either very fast, used to be very fast, or pretend to be very fast. We do not tolerate innocent questions, and will quickly label you a "troll," or one who is deliberately annoying for the sake of stimulating conversation. Once that happens, someone will be sure to give you a rating on the trollmeter. (I believe your rating was pretty low.)

I'm not sure if you're allowed to escape once you've been here, kind of like being in the mob, but if you can still get out, you might try a site like

http://www.Coolrunning.com

where you should find like-minded people and helpful advice. Don't tell anyone I told you, or I could get in trouble.

Crystal, you might want to check out some of the books by Jeff Galloway. They're designed for beginners such as yourself.

As far as running clubs, most serious running stores usually have a club or at least store runs; it wouldn't be a bad idea to attend some to learn from more experienced runners.

Good luck in your endeavors.

Since you’re in Chicago I would highly recommend getting Hal Higdon book Marathon and joining his training site. Many of the folks over there are beginners, in Chicago, and overall much more tolerance of newbie questions. When you are much faster and want some wit (G to R rated), come back here.

start at

http://www.halhigdon.com

When you are much faster and want some wit (G to R rated), come back here.

No, don't come back for the G to R - let's say more like A to M.

Crystal,

We need to see some nice pictures of you before we can give you the advice you seek.

Pervy McO