HOW TO START RUNNING IF YOU'RE OVERWEIGHT - RUN WITH ME - BEGINNER MARATHON TRAINING VLOG

[@alyssaellerbusch452]

When I started running and would face those thoughts about being judged for how slow I was or the fact that I didn't (and still don't) have the typical "runners' body" I used to remind myself that, if people did see me, they had no way of knowing if I was on mile 1 or mile 10, so they best keep their thoughts to themselves. Even though they probably weren't judging, that reminder helped me soooo much! So, that's one more trick to add to your arsenal! Thanks so much for your videos, Erin. I fell a bit behind, but I'm caught up now finally! (Though it was fun to be able to binge your videos again...I'm not great at waiting).

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Alyssa Ellerbusch I love that thought! Thank you for sharing! This is why I love you all in the comments. We’re helping each other out ❤️

[@audramichelle3548]

I love this! I recently started running for the first time and I put it off for so long because I worried about people seeing me. I just go in the morning when not many people are out. I ended up not feel judged. No one else knows your running level!

[@brianhapeman9262]

I went from a treadmill, 3x a week runner, to a marathon training team road runner, to a single track trail ultra runner. I’ve seen all the body types and so many runners without a “runner’s physique” absolutely kill it.

[@Runwithminions]

I love that you were talking about the struggles and then immediately noticed the pretty flowers. Love the balance! Struggle bus is real & so is beauty!

[@thegirltype]

Overweight?! You are definitely not overweight! Haha. I started running at 280 lbs, I just ran, didn't change my diet or anything and lost 60lbs in less than 8 months. Then I got pregnant lol, I'm due in 3 weeks and ran 402 miles during my pregnancy (my goal was 500 miles but I had to stop two weeks ago). I can't wait to give birth and actually follow a proper nutrition and fuel plan and see how that can help my running. I appreciate your vlogs. I wish I vlogged my journey. I ran all over the state in a ton of organized races, running is the best thing to happen to me.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Vanessa C wow that’s amazing! You could always film when you start back up. I was just categorizing overweight but my BMI. It’s crazy I’d still have to lose weight to be considered normal weight, but hey if I have a healthy weight, I get a better rate on my life insurance policy lol good luck with the new baby!! 🤗

[@jsappletree]

You rock! I started running I was over 100 pounds to spend time with my friends and travel for races. I got to heavy that I stopped running. During quarantine I started running and walking once gym closed. 100 pounds down and training for my first marathon. I love your videos. Just remember your race your pace and one mile at a time :-) f

[@EpicKate]

The advice from your coach made me tear up. It was so inspiring. Like, yeah, these milestones I'm doing matter. The fact that I've been vlunning my mile runs for like two weeks now is a big deal. It's a milestone that I can share with those who care and it matters that I keep showing up. Thank you, @whatrunsyou

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Epic Kate Bjärgvide she’s amazing and so are you! I’m glad her advice could help you and I can’t wait to share more of her 🤗

[@EpicKate]

@@MrsSpaceCadet It's so cool when people come into our lives and we can be excited about how they can help people. That's like me with Eric Wen except he's not a coach, he's a communication expert and I'm like- hEY aLl you youtuber type people, check out his channel, and everyone's like, would you just shut up about him already? When you're excited, you're excited, right?

[@jenniepacmisd]

You rock so hard! At the end of April, I started running because, well, quarantine-15. I found your channel about 5 weeks into running a mile every day. It 10000% resonated with all of the thoughts/emotions I was encountering WHILE I was encountering them as a beginning runner. You're truly an inspiration. And although you're a complete stranger, you legit keep me accountable. When I see you post to any of your social media channels/pages, I'm reminded that hey, it's time for my daily run! :) Keep. It. Uppp!! Also, what an amazing example you're setting for your kiddos! They've got a strong, determined mommy!

[@katiekaduk9553]

Love this! Alicia’s advice to get fitted at a running store is spot on! I went a few months into my marathon training and found out my third pregnancy had completely collapsed my arches! If I had just bought the same shoes that had always worked before online I would have been in for a lot of pain! Getting fitted for the right shoes is a very good tip!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Katie Kaduk I think I might go again because of having another baby since I was fitted for brooks shoes! I feel ya

[@whatrunsyou]

I love it! Mine also completely changed after having my son! I changed my sneakers for the first time!

[@ashleycartier152]

I have officially watched all 97 videos of the “running like an idiot” playlist !!! I need MOOORRREEEEEEE VLUNS PLEASE !! 🙏🏻💕

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

OMG! Thank you for watching haha! A new long run will be posted tomorrow :)

[@SunkissNia]

I dont have any kids I'm just fat. I legit lost 80 pounds after weighting in at 300 a few years ago but I gained it back. All of it. I am so disappointed in myself. What I'm doing is doing morning runs. I want to get to 220. I've tried to find vids like yours and legit finding this was when I was about to call it in for a night but I'm so happy this came up. I love this and it's so motivating because I really am a crappy runner. I know that I trust myself and can do this again & lose this weigh for the last n final time. Thank you so much for giving me motivation, Ladies!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I know that feeling of starting and stopping! You can do it!

[@KyleMcCueRunning]

You have a great vibe. We all look different, run different, and have different stories but just watching this video there are some things that anyone who runs for 5 minutes or 5 hours knows: starting a run and your legs are feeling it from the day before, spending time wondering who is judging you while you run, and that "whew" when you finally stop running and get to walk a bit. As someone who is constantly focusing on new shoes, time trials, and competing, I also would like ANYONE who sees this to know that if I see you running I am 100% thinking you are a freakin rockstar for better yourself out there. Awesome video haha!

[@j_ocelyn7]

i'm just getting into running and i can barely run a mile, and your videos inspire me so much to continue though it is such a struggle. thank you so much!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

purple rain I relate to that! I could barely run one mile when I started about 7 months ago!

[@adinaluca317]

You are spot on with that percentage division of the population. That's some piece of healthy thinking right there. Stay healthy.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Adina Luca thank you! We tend to think everyone is criticizing, when in reality most people could care less 😂

[@Mrs.AD0099]

Ive been marathon watching your videos the last few days since i found you. I keep wondering how has your channel not blown up??? The realness when talking about every day naggy things has me hooked!! You're living my life i swear!

[@gwendolynburns1456]

Super video!!!! Inspired for my run today. Things you drive by but see differently when you run by it. So real!!!! Love.

[@michelletaylor6341]

I have such a strong desire to run.When I go I literally cant do more then 1 minute LITERALLY 60 secs, then I'll walk for 10 mins. How do I build more time? and I'm not that over weight.

[@katiekaduk9553]

Michelle Taylor I am not an expert but I trained for and completed a marathon using Olympian Jeff Galloway’s run/walk/run method. He has you alternate intervals of walking with your running. The theory is to reduce impact and increase stamina. I’m sure there are other ways to build up endurance but this worked for me!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Maybe you’re running too fast? Try to slow your pace by a lot. DM WhatRunsYou on Instagram and she’d be able to help you more ❤️

[@whatrunsyou]

@@MrsSpaceCadet Super happy to help with this. I'll write back today

[@seashelleyes1]

I agree with what everyone else has said above! I'm no expert, but I can lend a few words from my own experience! My first piece of advice is goooo slooowwww. Every time i tried to start running in the past, I got so discouraged, because I would get so out of breath so fast that I couldn't keep going. I would either go out and just run at what felt like a run pace, or I had these ambiguous numbers in my head like "6mph" or "Les than a 10 min mile" that were way too fast for me. No one ever told me until this past fall that you are supposed to run SLOW! Like seriously. Sloooooow. When I started again in the fall I was running 14min miles or slower!! I could probably speed walk that fast, but guess what? The stimulation of RUNNING that pace is so different! It didn't take me long to start speeding up a little, running longer distances, etc. Don't look at all the fit people around you who seem like they are speeding by you - run at a pace your body likes, and then take it a touch slower at first! You should be able to hold full conversations pretty easily! And starting with the run/walk method is just as good as any other! My second piece of advice is this: You can run as far as you can imagine. You CAN run a mile, or 5 miles, or 10 miles. So much of it is in your head, and it's really hard to break through that barrier and start telling yourself you can when all you can think about is how fast your heart is, and how hard it can be to breathe, and that your legs hurt. But you CAN! Just slow down a little and keep battling that internal monologue. When I get really stuck in my head about how hard running is, I try to look up and appreciate the trees, and the sound of the birds, and the smell of the air - or sometimes I listen to a very engaging audiobook! The last thing is try some cross training as well. Getting your cardiovascular system a little more fit can help a lot. Personally I like to bike. I use a bike trainer and Zwift to stationary bike. It's easy to get that heart rate up, and to build stamina by increasing your time working. It's helped my endurance during runs immensely! I didn't mean to write a novel, but I hope this helps!!!

[@whatrunsyou]

Meg Armour-Jones such a good response!!!

[@seashelleyes1]

Such great advice from you both! I definitely struggle with feeling overweight and judged sometimes. And I definitely feel discouraged on hard run days. But all of this is so spot on! The mental aspect is so important!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I'm right there with ya on feeling discouraged on those hard run days. At least we can struggle together...virtually :)

[@annelieseh.4493]

I started to run with my dog over the summer. I kept going at the gym in the winter, and then corona happened and I have zero motivation. I want to get back into it so badly because I loved the way it felt to improve. I needed this today 💪🏼 thank you!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Anneliese H. Thank you for sharing that. I know a lot of people can relate! Push yourself to get started and then ride that wave of momentum 🤗

[@chelseabirkett3528]

Hey Erin, your TikToks and videos have meant a lot to me in my journey to be healthier and more active during quarantine

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

This comment means so much to me! Thank you! I feel like we're all keeping each other sane lol

[@carissar4805]

Your videos have been very inspiring, thank you for sharing!

[@wittyvixen2]

I don't like the negative comment the person below left. Gonna balance that out by letting you know that your journey is inspiring! I appreciate what you're doing by putting your story out there and motivating others to take action with their own life and take care of themselves. It's awesome! Please keep it up I am enjoying your videos!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I appreciate that! I didn't see a negative comment. Maybe they deleted

[@oliviaraeen5418]

Thank you for your videos! You are so inspiring. I have been in a rut lately and I don’t feel good about it but watching you has given me a little more motivation. Thank you!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Jennifer Gartland it’s so easy to get in a rut, especially now when things are so stressful and uncertain. What I’ve noticed with myself is that taking the steps to get myself out of it (even just putting my shoes on) feels so daunting, but once I get in the groove of things I feel on top of the world. It helps me to keep the end goal in sight.

[@SmittyMRE]

Hey hey, right on! I still don't want to run yet since I'm afraid of injury at my weight. Getting out there quite a bit, and trying to keep up on the other channel's videos. Stay healthy over there! Also, stay hydrated ;)

[@janeholzapfel4338]

Great post!

[@tequilamockingbird2895]

Yay an upload

[@zerohourtv256]

Get after it!

[@truitt_reagan6011]

i have asthma so it’s really hard for me to get up and run but i have been watching your videos every day and it inspired me to work on it.. now i’ve been running frequently for my asthma, and it has gotten so much better!!!!! i thought i would share ❤️ (and sometimes i film myself too haha) also there is no way i can even run 3 miles right now but i’m trying to get better at long distances but it’s so hard

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

truitt_reagan wow great job!!! My friend’s asthma improved with her running too. Not sure how that works but it’s awesome. Coach Alysha will be sharing some great tips that I know you’ll find valuable in coming videos ❤️

[@biankamartinez5290]

I loved this, so much! So cute❤

[@bailey20101999]

I’ve actually prior to this video have been wanting to get into running and this was very motivational! Ps I always watched your tik toks and am now happily watching your KZbin videos. You inspire me! 💕

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support! Keep me posted how you do if you can :)

[@kyawaiidevils]

Often times my anxiety holds me back from running. We don't have any quiet roads where I live, it's either neighborhoods or busy main roads with no space for pedestrians. We do have some trails, but they're always packed with people, especially now because everyone has been itching to go outside.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Rachv99 I felt like that where we used to live. It was crowded everywhere. I always told myself I belong there as much as them. Just repeatedly getting out there helped a lot. I started to pay less attention to other people. Anxiety holds me back from a lot so I can relate. Start small 🤗

[@cindydee8475]

I really enjoyed your video and especially the tree tunnel vibes 🥰🌳🌳 Where is that place? I would love to run in areas like these

[@melissahodgson1958]

My mental is just that every time I exercise, I injure myself (including a rupture in my spine). But, reading this time, to take it 1,000 steps at a time. I don't have to do it all by myself.

[@kristinthemom]

What podcasts or resources were you listening to when you were soaking up all the info? Would love to hear what motivating videos your have watched. I need all the extra motivation speaking into me because I can barely run a mile without stopping yet I signed up to run a half marathon at the end of April. My body will eventually catch up as I keep showing up..right? Because right now..not looking like it lol

[@brianhapeman9262]

I’m a runner, but not a huge fan of running. When I’m out on a run, thinking about how I wish it was over, and I see literally ANYONE else outside being active, it perks me up. I think, “look at them. They’re out here doing something good for themselves so try to enjoy your own fitness journey.”

[@sJ-jf3yv]

I subscribed a while back and then life happened and I stopped watching. Now I'm asking myself why, you've given me motivation to get up and do something. Thank you xxx

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

s J awesome! Sometimes we just need a little push and then we can ride that wave of momentum once we get started 🤗 welcome back!

[@ashleycartier152]

Another amazing VLUN! 😍 staying at home means more vluns right !?!?! 🤞🏻

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Ashley Cartier yes! 😍

[@ana_tombo]

You’ve inspired me to vlun! It’s so lonely when I run these days so I got a DJI osmo pocket and I used it yesterday. It’s hard to run and talk at the same time! I pay homage to you in it. ❤️ I just have to edit the footage. I’ve got to admit I’m scared about editing and putting it out there...

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Yay! Don’t be scared. Anyone who judges probably can’t do it themselves

[@monica4444th]

Any advice for a 55 y/o interested in getting back to running. I have run in the past and have done a few 1/2 marathons last one about 3 yrs ago. Running seems to be the only thing that helps me with weight loss but not sure how to start back especially at this age . I have never been fast don’t desire to be just want to get back on the pavement consistently. Every time I try I get discouraged because I can’t even go 1 mile without walking. 😕

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

The fact that you're interested to get back out there is the first big step! I know my virtual coach Alysha has helped so many people in their 40s and 50s get back into exercise and she definitely helps with staying consistent. Check out her Instagram @whatrunsyou. Lots of free content, and she's always willing to answer questions! I know she'd have plenty of tips for you. Can you keep me posted on how you're doing? I couldn't run a mile just months ago and NEVER imagined even running three. It's very discouraging.

[@jenna6957]

Do you ever get scared running by yourself? I am 4 months postpartum and used to love running but have been so nervous to run by myself.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I do at night for sure because you can't see what's in the woods beyond your headlamp. I get a little weary sometimes when I'm not near any houses and cars I don't recognize drive by. I'm actually trying out a couple personal safety products that I'm going to share with you guys :)

[@SunkissNia]

I have a keychain bracelet I bought from amazon. Its basically a leather bangle and I attach my keys and a kubaton/self defense tool(amazon). The keychain/bangle doesnt fall off & the kubaton is sharp

[@abbiehorton5480]

I’ve been training for a half but have a lot of hip pain and soreness! Did your trainer/coach have any tips for anything like that? I’m sure it’s my stride but I have no clue how to fix

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Abbie Horton when I tried running before I got a coach, I had hip and lower back pain! DM WhatRunsYou on Instagram and she can probably answer better but I think one of the things that helped was her set of stretches that she recommends before runs.

[@abbiehorton5480]

Mrs Space Cadet thank you

[@aokinnz6885]

Totally believe your percentage are true lol but I saw a tik tok talking about how those people who troll and are negative, said those negative things and move on and not even a thought in their day after they were mean but to the person who received that comment, it may impact their day, week, months, and even years. It is best to just keep quiet if you are going to be negative.

[@DevRunner]

I'm going through your video backlog now... Great content. I'd love your opinion of my Start Running video on my channel. I cover all the basics and really hope it can help a lot of people. Keep posting!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I will check it out :)

[@57Road]

Hello from Canada. I never hear you say the stuff I hear myself say. Horrid negative self defeating language.