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Hi guys I have not run in maybe 3/4 years and kind of reached that point where changes need to be made I was 14 and a half stone 3 years ago played squash gym ran then my mum was given a terminal prognosis and I kind of let things spiral out of control drinking a lot comfort eating no exercise especially after she passed almost a year ago now well now I am just under 20st and enough is enough I have cut out junk food energy drinks takeaways ice cream also gave up smoking 7 months ago and haven't drank since xmas I have started a zero to 5k plan and am just through week one my question is this atm it walk 2 mins run 1 kind of thing but even running just a minute causes a tight burning pain in my ankles and shins is this a normal thing I was thinking it's just the weight and impact and it will get better is this correct ? Also any tips for a heavy runner and how to stay motivated would be great thanks in advance
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Motivation - ipod? Pick routes which are nice places to be - through the woods, canal paths, along the beach, whatever, but somewhere where you want to be. Run in loops rather than out & back routes so that the run back is different from the run out. If you're trying to run 3 miles, then try to be 1.5 miles away from the start at halfway - if you run 2 miles to bring you back to the start plus another mile to follow, you might be tempted to quit after the 2 miles. Don't force yourself out while the weather's grim, but really make the effort when the weather's nice. Find someone else to run with - is there a running club near you? It's amazing how much difference a bit of company can make.
It's great that you're running, hope all goes well. It does get easier.
Do you have a dog who might love to run with you? (might sound silly, but could you borrow one? - is there someone who needs their dog walked?).
Make up some decent playlists for your ipod and you might look forward to the run more.
I find that early morning is usually the best time of day to go running, especially on hotter days - you're lucky to be out running then.
Motivation wise come and join us in Training on the Daily Training Thread. Each morning someone will start a new thread with the day and date and some song lyrics then we all post our day's training and say whether we know the lyrics or not - you'll be made very welcome.
</div><div>I’ve only just started running, though not as heavy as you. I tend to find my ancles and calf’s burn very quickly if I do small steps. Like a shuffling jog, I don’t know what’s right or wrong but like you was doing the 2 min walk and 1 min run, (shuffle jog). The advice I was given (not on here) was to start slow.
Anyway, I’ve not sped up, I’ve just made my strides wider. Might help?! No expert. Just don’t give up, as I have infrequently.
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