wideguy, I just started C to 5k recently and just finished a month ago.  I'm already down to about 305 from 325 (I'm 6'3.)  I probably have an advantage in that I've run in the past (I ran the Boston Marathon 10 years ago weighing around 235) and that helps you to know how your body is responding but you're going to pick up on that quick.

Also, don't be stuck thinking you need to repeat a whole week.  I did four days of week 2 because I wasn't happy with how I did w2d3 and just finished week 3.  Week 4 seems rough, so it might take an extra run or so to get me up to speed.

Once you start running and start keeping an eye on your diet your body will start shedding pounds pretty quickly.  Good luck!

I misspoke above.  I meant "just started" not "just finished."

My goal is a 5k race in March which should be more than enough time to both get used to the distance and do some work on running it faster too.

I stumbled on this thread by accident and am honestly shocked that races actually ask for weights to classify "larger" perople as clydedales...that is awful.  I'm 5'7" and a size 10.  Wish I could tell you my weight but I can't cause I don't care.  I'm healthier than I've ever been (more fit) and could probably run a lot longer than many of my thinner sisters as my "normal" weekly miles range anywhere from 41-45 miles....its just disturbing.  Sorry,  just had to vent.

I have found that it is typically 200 lbs for the Clydesdale but sometimes it can be 190 lbs.   I was down to around 195 or so last summer and up to about 205 now.  Won two Clydesdale divisions races last year.  It is kind of fun to be able to win but not always that easy for sure.  I am currently running 5Ks around 21 to 23 minutes; 7:00 to 7:30 or so pace.  Keep it up!

What is BF??

Crista317 wrote:

 

145-150 lb woman is considered a heavyweight runner??? Oh-my-gosh... I'm so depressed. I weighed 164 in September but still ran quite a lot. I knew if I lost weight I would run a lot better but I had no idea I would be considered "heavyweight". I've since lost about 25 lbs and my running is surely faster and more comfortable. Still... I'm surprised!

I just entered a Sprint Triathlon for August 2010.  The weight for woman to be considered Athena is 165lbs.  What the heck is an Athena anyway?  I know Athena was the the Greek goddess of wisdom or something like that but come on, to classify a group of heavier runners as Athena's.  Just doesn't make any sense to me.  Anyway, I will be entering under that label though.  You can check out my weight goal and progress in my signature line.

dltang, They call athena, Philly's up this way.