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Originally Posted by madlerhome  i have just lost almost 40 pounds, and still have another 20 - 30 to go to get to a normal weight. i am running on a treadmill and can do about 5.1 miles in an hour. i typically start slow for 10 - 15 minutes (under 4 mph) , run the bulk at 5.0, and then the last 20 minutes or so i increase about .1 mph every 4 or 5 minutes, and then finish at about 6 mph for 2 minutes. if i am trying to maximize weight loss and fitness, does this make sense or should i perhaps run faster at first and then decrease pace as i go, and then "burst" (everything is relative  ) at the end.
any thoughts would be appreciated. my goal is to get to 6 miles in an hour as i figure i will need to have lost more weight to make that a reality.
mike |
Stick with your current plan. You've remained uninjured, and you've managed to lose a significant amount of weight... btw... that's awesome. It sounds like you're in your "fat burning" zone and that is going to be a good way to lose weight. Increasing your speed or doing anything else could get you injured and then you won't be able to run at all. Be patient and remain consistent.
