Help running/jogging?

Question

i haven't ran in a really long time. i'm a little overweight, and trying to get in better shape by running. it's very hilly where i live, and i find it hard to keep a steady pace without having to walk, which i'm trying not to do...i do not smoke, i drink a lot of water, stretch, and even try to strengthen my leg muscles.

what can i do to try to stay motivated so i can run further?

Answer 1

There is no way your muscles can handle your weight ,if your overweight. Try walking and then once you get used to it start progressing faster.

Drink lots of water, warm up before exercising, eat alot of veggies and fruits and do not starve yourself.

Try to make this fun, invite a friend or a family member with you or get an ipod and make this your zone out time running while listening to your favorite tracks.

Answer 2

my mom started running a little while ago to get back into shape she started our the first week walking 5 min. then jogging 1 min. then the next week she increased to walking 4 min. and jogging 2 min. and then this week she is walking 3 and jogging 3 and then the next week she will be doing 2 and 4 and then the next week 1 and 5 and then the next week she will jog it all

my mom is doing a mile and 1/2 for this excersise but you can really do any length you want.

Answer 3

reward yourself for running reguarly and if you are running distance style then you have to run heel-toe

Answer 4

just jog slowly and try to go further every time

give yourself goals

or run with a friend thats in the same or better shape than you

good luck!

Answer 5

I think that other guy likes Nike...

anyways

I like to run/excersize with an ipod or walkman to keep a nice rythm and it helps me stay energized.  Also, it's ok to walk for a little while, just start up runnning again after.  You could try finding a running buddy, somebody of about your same fitness level (or somebody who will push you), and you can encourage each other.  If you get tired of running everyday, try going for a bike ride, which are good in hilly areas.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Start by getting a membership to the gym and walking on the treadmill, then slowly progressing to running week by week

Answer 7

Do something that I like to call "wogging"!  You start out walking and then you run and walk and run and walk.  You go as far as you can push yourself.  You could even walk up the hills and run the flat parts.  Once you can do that easy, start trying to run the whole thing at a slow pace, and just go from there.

Answer 8

I had good luck with the "Couch-to-5K Running Plan" at www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.sht...  It starts with 60 second jogs and 90 second walking recovery the first week and coaches you up to a 30 minute jog after 9 weeks.  I found it really encouraging to see myself progressing each week - and I could do it without injuring myself.