How to Run Your First Half Marathon When You're Overweight
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- čas přidán 1. 11. 2022
- I am so excited to bring you guys this long awaited 3-part series. I tell you exactly how to run your first half marathon from the ground up. This video is part 1, where we address your mental state and how to scrap the 'spreadsheet' training plan that never works. In part 2, I will break down what your exact training plan should look like, directed at those with no experience in fitness and anyone looking to follow through on a challenge.
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Important video. I say (add) this as an obese runner who is 47 years old and just finished my first marathon last month; One benefit to being overweight is better bone density. I know it's counterintuitive but one of my biggest strengths is not getting injured which I attribute to, in part, my weight. Two recommendations I'd make are, go slower than you think you can and take complete rest days. I ran my marathon on three days of running, one of bicycling and one strength each week. It worked for me.
Love this comment, Dan! You hit some great points. I’m excited to get into the training details in part two.
I cannot wait! You're such an awesome coach.
I commented to #Hollymartin before but I will be 47 in December and I had 2 Strokes. While in the hospital on my second stroke this August. I told myself I am gonna run a marathon next august!!!! I am 47 and 6 foot tall and 245lbs. But I as 300 lbs in January. So it’s a progress loved reading your comment #Dan Shevock
I REALLY love your videos! You are a special person Holly
This made me so happy
Amazing video again! So encouraging and a lot of what you talked about are things I always forget. I become to unrealistic with my workouts when I should be more optimistic and solution based. So good!!
I'm so glad this helped!
Thank you so much for this video!!
You are so welcome!
Hi Holly. Love this video. Very informative and motivational. What you are sharing makes sense to me. I weighed 220lbs at the start of the year stuck to the plan and I am down to 187lbs running my 4th half marathon this weekend. The goal is to finish and having fun. Anything above this goal is more motivation for me to keep going.
So proud of you and your progress! Please keep me posted.
Holly preach it! You have given this some thought and your experience and knowledge have provided a true understanding of what many go through. As a runner who has lost 80 pounds over the last year, I'm here to tell anyone who will listen that it is possible to improve yourself physically and mentally. It will not happen on day 1 or 2 however, Day 1 and day 2 are crucial to any future improvements. Since my weight loss, I have run in many local races and have come in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for my age group. It can be done!! I look forward to your coming videos for continued motivation and insight, Stay Hard!
I loved this story and comment! You are awesome and an inspiration to many.
love your videos. i started running right before covid. i tend to be a little more solid/musclar. I was a swimmer in H.S. so not fast but I like to run, trail run. your commentary resonates with me even though i'm not your target demo.
I'm so glad you still felt it could apply to you! I find it all to be a similar mental game, no matter what size you are.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm overweight and am so careful with what i eat, it's just zero exercise with me and weight gain after a motorbike accident 5 years ago. I've spent 20years drinking, smoking and the last 5 just sitting and I've stopped ALL vices a couple of months ago. im trying to run a mile a day which kills me each day. I'm doing it though, with a 5k (3mile) parkrun on Saturdays. I hurt myself last time and it's taking 2 weeks so far to recover and im beating myself up. Your video had shown me it's all cool. I can chill and actually take in where i am each moment and embrace the entire new life in aiming for.
Thank you so much. I've subbed and can't wait to hear more from you.
You're a real inspiration!
Love from England ❤❤
Hello from across the pond! So glad to have you here :) keep up the good work!! Don't be so hard on yourself. Every little bit = progress. Especially the moments that feel toughest mentally.
@@gofarsogood thank you. You have no idea how much that helps!
Currently training for my first 5k and this was a great mindset adjustment 🙏🏾
I am so glad! Good luck on your 5K - you'll be awesome!
Excellent video. I would consider myself to be very fit and advanced in fitness, albeit I am an older athlete. At times I need these little pep talks to stay motivated. One thing I know is do not let comparison take away your happiness so where anybody is in the journey of fitness just stay with it. You will get there. Cheers
Comparison is the thief of joy! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks holly you’re the best. I’m 6ft 200 lbs I’ve run two half’s at this size training for my first full next year. Put in the work and it gets easier that’s my best advice
Oh and started at 220 last January if that inspires anyone lol
Git Some Molly!
Molly, that is awesome! I hope people read this and feel inspired by you sticking with it and always believing you could carry on. Nothing beats that feeling of looking back and knowing it was worth it and that you were responsible for making it happen. Well done!
I walked an hour today
2023 is going to be my year to run a half marathon
Awesome!! It certainly is. Let me know how else I can help!
Did you do it?
@@AustC11 NO! I did not. I did a couple of 5ks though
Thanks for that information. I've done two half marathons. One was virtual, l was very sore, and a real one after running a 5K and a 10K without being sore. Too bad I can't do that now.
That's amazing! More finishes than many can speak for :)
Great content in this video! I think a lot of what you say can be applied to people training for 5Ks, 10Ks, etc. I'm currently recovering from injury and illness and finally feel well enough to do some hiking this afternoon. I hope I can start a training plan soon but it's going to look very different from the last one I was doing LOL. Thanks, Holly!
Yes, absolutely. We all love to get in our own way.
Yes it's a very common MYTH that you can't be fit if you're of a heavier body type!
I'm of that body type and have always engaged in long distance running!
It's all about CONDITIONING!!!!!!
10000%! That's exactly right.
I injured myself which prevented me from running, and I have had a running addiction for 15 years, so that has been hard. While I was working on building myself up again, I lost my dog (who was my old running buddy) and got a puppy who is not ready to start training with me yet, but still needs lots of walks. Meanwhile, I realized that my running addiction was also masking an eating disorder (I have PCOS, so even at my lowest weight where I was running 20 miles a week, doing three strength sessions a week, and eating an average of 1300 calories a day I wasn't underweight), and so trying to actually feed myself along with not being able to run as much has had me putting on about 20 pounds. The snowball effect kicked my butt.
Wow, what a story! I believe that it all happens for a reason. I know it sounds cheesy but our perspective is everything. If things get hard and getting out of bed is our 100%, I'll take it! Be patient and things always changer quicker than you think. Never get too high or too low.
Just finished my 4th 20 minute walk, unfortunately wasn't 4 days in a row. As I normally do I pushed myself on day 2 and my knees and ankles were so sore and swollen for a couple of days. Day 3 I took it easier and decided best to rest yesterday. I'm trying to eat more fish so I went out today and bought some Arctic Char and ordered some barramundi 😋
Oh the days should absolutely be spread out! I should’ve clarified :) so proud of you and thank you for reporting back!
@@gofarsogood no worries. I'm a big girl and have to pay attention to my body again and listen to it when it tells me to stop so I don't cause and injury to myself. I did like pushing myself though, proved to me that I can and I need to stop getting in my own way so much.
Thanks for this. Can you please do a video of what and how much to eat as a new runner?
Yes! Filming a video on this, this week.
@@gofarsogood TY
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What do you think is a good time frame to do this? Should I give myself 4 months? I want to sign up for one but I'm in week 1 of training 😅
Starting from day 1 absolutely ground zero a safe bet would be 4 months! I think you could do it in less time as well, but 4 months should be great and safe. Good luck!!
WOW, that was an intense video. What happened to the sweet kind mellow Coach Holly? I will say, you would make an excellent friend, coach, or neighbor: I would either love OR hate that "knock at the door" every other morning, for my "solution oriented, corrective mindset exercise plan" LOL. Yes, totally great points, and I just wanted to agree with what you say, and tell people - - YES, listen to Coach Holly, I did 6 or so years ago, my life, health, is so much better now by "following her advice".
Haha oh no! Hopefully I only come off harsh because I care and want to help :)
@@gofarsogood yes, I totally know you care about people and their progress towards goals and being healthier.
Did you ever post parts 2 and 3?
Yes! Here they are:
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Awesome!! Thanks Holly!
1/4 20 minute walks ✅
Yeah, Lisa! Proud of you.