What are some marathon running tips for someone who is fat?

I made a New Year's resolution this year to run a marathon, but I'm really, really fat. I do exercise, but I'm still overweight--are there any special marathon training programs out there for those of us who have a lot of extra lard on us?|||In the end a marathon is a marathon is a marathon. And everyone has to run the same distance no matter how much body weight they carry. My advice would be to consult with your doctor before starting any training routine. They might have suggestions for you that will be more specific to you and your situation.


My advice would be to search the internet, maybe browse a library or bookstore for some workout and training plans. Start slow with the miles, and take time to work up your miles on long runs. It might help to pick a marathon in the fall, around September or October to give yourself time to work your miles up and see how your body reacts to the regiment. Your main concern will probably be avoiding injury or heart problems. To help curb possible knee injuries and shin splints take to the pool or bicycle as a substitution for running a few days out of the week. It'll continue to strengthen your heart lungs and muscles without the hard pound of the pavement. Also aside from your long runs on the weekend try running on grass or trails, that can help too. Some people will say that treadmil running for a marathon isn't going to help. But it does and can. You just have to remember to push yourself. Running stairs is another very very helpful thing when training for a marathon. Especially if hills on your training runs are hard to come by.


Don't neglect your core either. Strengthening your core helps with your running so much.


And to be honest much of running a marathon is mental endurance. You have to stay determined during your training and your mental endurance will increase. A marathon is long. But you will finish.





Good Luck!|||you have to walk before you can run.





literally walking is the best exercise unless you have access to a swimming pool.





you have to modify your life, change your eating habits.





exercise everyday. lift weights, do aerobics. try yoga





make it one mile, then two. take small steps





and when your needing new clothes look at beginning to jog but it will take some time before your ready to run.|||That was my New Years resolution this year as well! Im not overweight but I was..I started excerising slowly and gradually increased it as well as cutting out processed carbs. I am ready to start running now so I have started on the treadmill..I was told to walk for 5 mins run for 5 mins then increase my running time..good luck..cya at the marathon