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Hi all, I'm a 34 yo, 260 lb gal who wants to run. Was very leary, due to my size, but after reading everything here, I believe I can do it!! Our local hospital is starting a group C25K in July, and I think that'll be my way in, with a group of people to help me be accountable. 
Thank you!
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Started C25K - July 10, 2012
Long Term Goal - COMPLETE C25K Program
Short Term Goal - Move to next week!!!!!!!!!
Short Term Goal - NO INJURY!!!!!!!!!
"That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd just run across Greenbow County. And I figured, since I run this far, maybe I'd just run across the great state of Alabama. And that's what I did. I ran clear across Alabama. For no particular reason I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. And when I got there, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well turn around, just keep on going. When I got to another ocean, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well just turn back, keep right on going." ~ Forrest Gump.
Hi Juicy,
I started at over 300lb. things to remember. 1. your legs will hurt to start with, this is sadly a certainty. You can however prepare for this.
If you can stretch your budget get 2 pairs of running shoes and wear a different pair on each day. Over time the padded foam sole of the shoes breaks down. at 260 your probably looking at 12 weeks max! Yes 12 weeks.if you wear 2 pairs you probably drag that out to 16 weeks.
I sometimes sleep in compression leggings. this i found stops me getting painful aches at night. Drink plenty of water. and have a minimum of 1 tall glass just before bed.
I took the 4th week and the 7th week off completely to rest my shins and help avoid getting splints.
Take it at a pace your comfortable with, it doesn't matter if your jogging at the speed others walk at. Its the motion of jogging that burns the calories, speed will come with both fitness and lower weight.
Good luck and go at your own speed. If you need a week off take one. If you need to do a week twice to finish it its fine also if you feel you need to go back and do a previous week again do that. Its not a race. Racing comes later 
Thanks! I expect that most every part of me will be hurting.. But that's ok. I know the aches and pains will ease over time. I just hope I can pace myself and not try to over-do anything!! I tend to get a little too "excited" and over-do things..
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Started C25K - July 10, 2012
Long Term Goal - COMPLETE C25K Program
Short Term Goal - Move to next week!!!!!!!!!
Short Term Goal - NO INJURY!!!!!!!!!
"That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd just run across Greenbow County. And I figured, since I run this far, maybe I'd just run across the great state of Alabama. And that's what I did. I ran clear across Alabama. For no particular reason I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. And when I got there, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well turn around, just keep on going. When I got to another ocean, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well just turn back, keep right on going." ~ Forrest Gump.
Hello! I'm a 270 lb, 5'6'' female looking to start C25K. I find myself to be fairly healthy despite my weight...with the exception of being able to run.
So I'm just going to dive in with C25K! I'm mildly crazy, starting in the dead of summer in southern Louisiana, but I'm going to do it.
I'm on a keto diet right now as well, so hopefully this will really help weightloss efforts. I hope to be below 200 within a year...lofty goal, perhaps, but I've done it before. I've lost 16 lbs in 2 weeks, so I may just do it!
I've made a lot of lifestyle changes in the past few months...all leading up to something like this, I think. Quit heavily drinking about 3 months ago. Quit smoking 50 days ago. Gave up being a vegetarian about 2 months ago, after I realized I was gaining and gaining and sick all the time.
I bought a pair of nice running shoes 3 years ago, that have just sat in my closet until about a month ago, when I finally joined a gym. But getting to the gym has been a hassle, and takes a bit too long to do in the mornings, when I have time. I'd rather stay in my neighborhood and do something there.
I plan on running on soft ground, to minimize any impact issues. I live in New Orleans, so streets have a neutral ground that is grassy, leaving a perfect running trail, especially along the street car lines! Also, it's pretty. 
So starting on Tuesday morning, bright and early, I'm going to lace up my sneakers, leash up my dog, and hit the neutral ground. Wish me luck.
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