Are you a Jogger? How to get started....

[Rachell]

Hi

I started out last year on my weight loss journey.
I was 115kgs.
Exercise wise I started out on the treadmill, when I first started it took me around 1 hour to walk 2km.
I'm now 65kgs and jog 10km every day and do a 20km jog 3 times a week.

For me it was just pushing myself that little bit further every time I walked (I did start out just walking)
Also just when ever I felt my body could handle it i was doing bursts of jogging, each time just trying to make the bursts longer.
Each time I started on the treadmill I would have a goal, it was always to beat either the time or distance I did the day before.
When I confident enough I would set out jogging routs around my area for a certain distance and try and beat the time it took me previously.

I did also do other forms of exercise whilst loosing weight.
Light weights for my upper body, squats, the Wii-Fit.

Just remember to eat enough food to account for the exercise you do, you do not want to burn yourself out!
That is very important.
A high carb meal (I prefer brown carbs) about 2 hours before a jog is an excellent way to push yourself further and give your body enough fuel to burn.

[Momkey]

I agree with most of the PP. The Couch to 5k programme is fantastic. You will surprise yourself with being able to do the next stage when you won't think you're ready. And if you're not ready, just keep at it until you are. You don't HAVE to do it in 9 weeks. It took me a while to get past one particular stage, which was a sudden jump - I felt so proud of myself when I did it though. Controlled breathing is really important. And listening to your own music, whatever gets you amped up, really helps. Don't overdo it. Do make sure you have a rest day in between runs, wear good shoes, and STRETCH afterwards. Good luck!!

Yep that's the one I was talking about!

[Blue Dragon]

Funny you ask.. I was just wondering the other month how I was going to get fit as my son couldn't ride a bike yet and he is too slow to walk. Just last week he figured out riding his bike and now he rides while I walk... On a Friday my husband and I have a jog/walk date and once a week I walk with my Mum :-)

Does he ride yet?

***Sent from my phone***

No he is really wary of the bike. I will give it a shot with him in the pram, he is little for his age so hopefully it should be ok,

[misspumpkin]

I started the c25k today and omg!!! My legs are killing but I feel great!
I didn't think I'd be able to do it so I'm quite happy with myself
Great thread! Thanks ladies

[misspumpkin]

Oh, and I do it with the pram.... Feels funny with your arms out so I just alternate and put one on the pram