👟⛹🏽Running while obese: TIPS?

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So I'm 5 ft tall, 163 pounds, & technically obese because of my BMI. I try to stay fairly active, going for walks and hikes a lot, but it doesn't do much in terms of how out of shape I am. 
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I've been wanting to start running regularly, but I always rule it out because of the fact that running for even 15 seconds gets me out of breath. Any tips on how to start out for someone like me who doesn't have much wiggle room??
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Thanks!!

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Maybe you should start with power walking and going on hikes with incline to get some stamina then introduce jogging ? Idk I'm not a runner myself I'll run for the length of a street then just about collapse..but I can walk for days !!haha

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Try one of the couch to 5k programs, at least for a guideline. You can always take longer to work up your stamina.

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As a former collegiate distance runner & a current running coach for people of all abilities, I totally agree with the comments suggesting alternating walking & jogging! You can start out running for 30 seconds and walking for 5 minutes (for example), and over time you'll be able to increase the running times & decrease the walking times.

The other major advice I have is to go to a running specialty store & get advice on an appropriate shoe. I see a lot of beginners who just put on whatever random athletic shoes & then have a lot of problems with aches & pains. A running store can tell you what kind of shoe is good for the way your foot lands-- it will make a world of difference! (& if you're worried about $, you can always go find that shoe style for cheaper online or whatever.) My husband is a heavier guy but has gotten into running because of me, & having the right shoe is even more important for him because he lands more heavily.

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Look into couch to 5k! It starts you off very slowly working with intervals of walking and running and you don't have to up your running time until you are ready!

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There Re some apps you can download. There is one for weight loss interval training for beginners

👟⛹🏽Running while obese: TIPS?

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