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OT Runners: Advice needed
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:07 pm
So I am a fat guy trying to become unfat.
287/250/225 6'3"
After talking to my doctor, I've recently (February 1) graduated from walking to running. I have a 2 mile path that I run a few days a week and walk the other days. The pounds are dropping off. When I started, 2 miles took me 25 minutes. I'm down to 19/20 minutes. I'm still running until I can't; then, I walk until I can run again. My legs feel great, but my lungs still will not cooperate.
What can I do to get my lungs to cooperate?
ETA: I have greatly changed my eating habits as well.
287/250/225 6'3"
After talking to my doctor, I've recently (February 1) graduated from walking to running. I have a 2 mile path that I run a few days a week and walk the other days. The pounds are dropping off. When I started, 2 miles took me 25 minutes. I'm down to 19/20 minutes. I'm still running until I can't; then, I walk until I can run again. My legs feel great, but my lungs still will not cooperate.
What can I do to get my lungs to cooperate?
ETA: I have greatly changed my eating habits as well.
This post was edited on 4/26/17 at 2:08 pm
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Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:08 pm to CoachChappy
Keep running....
Sounds like I'm being a dick, but that's the best thing you can do. The weight will keep falling off and your lungs will build more endurance. Win/Win
Sounds like I'm being a dick, but that's the best thing you can do. The weight will keep falling off and your lungs will build more endurance. Win/Win
This post was edited on 4/26/17 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:10 pm to CoachChappy
Jump rope in 2 minute intervals.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:11 pm to CoachChappy
You might need to slow down a little bit so you can run for longer periods of time to build endurance. I've always heard that speed comes with time for running; you need the endurance first.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:12 pm to GregFocker
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Keep running
Yep, you are at a point now that you can do longer slow runs and shorter tempo runs. just stay with it.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:12 pm to CoachChappy
HIIT
Look at incorporating 60/120's into your run plan.
Warm up with a one mile run then do 60 seconds of sprints and 120 seconds of walking until you can flip that.
Try to do those intervals for 1-2 miles.
Look at incorporating 60/120's into your run plan.
Warm up with a one mile run then do 60 seconds of sprints and 120 seconds of walking until you can flip that.
Try to do those intervals for 1-2 miles.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:12 pm to CoachChappy
I assume you mean stamina. Best thing to do is continue running. Your stamina builds the more you workout.
Try different paces. You can start with a nice speed. Stay at that speed as long as you can. When you're lungs feel like they cant take anymore, slow down to a light jog, or power walk. You're lungs will catch up, breathing will get easier, and you'll get a "second wind" so to speak.
Do this as many times as necessary. There's no shame in taking it slower while running. (You're still burning calories after all).
Keep doing this. The more weight you lose and the more you run, the better your stamina becomes.
Try different paces. You can start with a nice speed. Stay at that speed as long as you can. When you're lungs feel like they cant take anymore, slow down to a light jog, or power walk. You're lungs will catch up, breathing will get easier, and you'll get a "second wind" so to speak.
Do this as many times as necessary. There's no shame in taking it slower while running. (You're still burning calories after all).
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I'm still running until I can't; then, I walk until I can run again
Keep doing this. The more weight you lose and the more you run, the better your stamina becomes.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:14 pm to CoachChappy
Do a slower paced but longer run once a week.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:16 pm to Evil Little Thing
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You might need to slow down a little bit so you can run for longer periods of time
agreed. think time running not necessarily distance. your pace will improve and distance lengthen w/ time. works better for fat burning, too.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:17 pm to DustyDinkleman
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You can start with a nice speed. Stay at that speed as long as you can. When you're lungs feel like they cant take anymore, slow down to a light jog, or power walk. You're lungs will catch up, breathing will get easier, and you'll get a "second wind" so to speak.
That's what I'm doing now. I was just wondering if I should speed up or slow down and try to run longer?
I wear a Garmin vivoactive. I started out running at about an 8:45/8:30 pace. Now, at first, I can run at a 6:30/7:00 pace (According to the watch) the faster pace feels more natural, because I have long legs. Should I just push myself to run the faster pace or slow down and run linger?
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:22 pm to CoachChappy
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just push myself to run the faster pace or slow down and run linger?
Both.
A lot of running is mental. You "think" you're tired so you slow down. When in reality if you "think" you can bust out another quarter, half, or full mile your body will work to get you through it.
Plus, the next time you want to extend your length, your mindset will be that you've done this before, now you can do more.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:25 pm to DustyDinkleman
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A lot of running is mental
I've started to learn that. I'm actually at the point where I look forward to my runs to push myself and to be alone on the road. I honestly never thought I would be at that point in life. Even when I was an all state basketball player in high school, I frickin hated just running. Now, I actually enjoy it.
Thanks for all of the advice guys. I'll give it a shot.
Are there any running clubs in Lafayette? I am a teacher so I am off all summer and need someone to keep me accountable or on some kind of schedule.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:25 pm to CoachChappy
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What can I do to get my lungs to cooperate?
Breathe
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:27 pm to CoachChappy
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I wear a Garmin vivoactive. I started out running at about an 8:45/8:30 pace. Now, at first, I can run at a 6:30/7:00 pace (According to the watch) the faster pace feels more natural, because I have long legs. Should I just push myself to run the faster pace or slow down and run linger?
Slow down. Seriously. Introduce some quicker intervals, but if you're running at a 7:00 pace, I'm not surprised your lungs are pissed at you. Gotta work up to that kind of sustainable pace. Run at a pace you can hold a conversation with someone. That's what most of your runs need to be.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:28 pm to CoachChappy
02 Gold.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:29 pm to BMoney
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un at a pace you can hold a conversation with someone. That's what most of your runs need to be.
that's what I figured. So far, It's just been me vs. the clock in the 2-mile. I may try to slow it down and go for longer. I need a carrot to dangle, so maybe trying for 3 will help me slow down and focus. thanks
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:31 pm to CoachChappy
Hot yoga will help with your breathing and definitely help your running ability.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:32 pm to CoachChappy
Good luck bro
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:32 pm to CoachChappy
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I wear a Garmin vivoactive. I started out running at about an 8:45/8:30 pace. Now, at first, I can run at a 6:30/7:00 pace (According to the watch) the faster pace feels more natural, because I have long legs. Should I just push myself to run the faster pace or slow down and run linger?
Check what units your watch is in. I mean that seriously, I'm not being an a-hole. 6:30 pace would be flying for a guy at your size and running experience. Your watch might be set in km. Like others said, add in a longer run at a slower pace 1 day a week.
This post was edited on 4/26/17 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:34 pm to CoachChappy
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I wear a Garmin vivoactive
Do you have the Garmin app on your phone? If so you can join or create a challenge to help keep you motivated.
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