running: distance vs. time

after seeing some of the threads on here it got me motivated to make some changes and try to lose some weight. I am 220 right now and would like to be below 200 eventually and get rid of my gut. i have started to run everyday and am curious if i should aim to run for as long as i can or is it better to go all out for short periods of time? Thanks

Short bursts grow muscles.

 Run/jog for 30-40 mins............sprint for 10 seconds every now & then while doing so............good combo, but work your way into it. Starting off full steam (your 1st few runs) may cause you some injury.

Try an easy pace for 8-10 minutes.
Then alternate 1 minute pick-ups (increase speed as you can up to about 75% max at first) with 2-minute jogs.  Do 4-5 reps.
Cool down a mile or so with easy pace

thanks guys

You might want to google the couch to 5k running program, and don't be afraid to repeat some weeks if needed. The program is worthwhile to me because it isn't the least bit overwhelming.

DONT RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Walk. Trust me on this. If your really serious about losing weight then walk. I know its not the manliest exercise but Im always telling milfs at the gym that there wasting there time running when walking is what you want to do if you want to lose weight. Im hoping they see i was right and pay me back in favors.


Im no expert nor have I been overweight but I believe this to be the best shot at losing wieght. Start out walking for an hour or so for a week. Then work your way to 2-3 hours till you reach your goal.

I do this when I run on a treadmill: I do one warm up mile, then for the next 3/4 of a mile I run at a nice pace(for me its 6.5 or about a 8:45/mile pace I believe) then for the last 1/4 mile I increase my speed to an 8.0 on the treadmill(I think thats about a 7:30 pace give or take). I do that for 4-6 miles about 3-4 times a week. Throw in some lifting with more reps and lower the weight and you should start seeing some weight loss. Of course, diet is a big part of it.

Most experts I read say interval running is the best way to go for weight loss.

Mix it up with some interval training. Use telegraph ( electricity/light ) poles as a guide. Maybe slow jog or walk for 5 poles and then sprint for 1 pole.

I wouldn't run everyday because your body needs time to rest and rebuild itself. I would suggest running 5 days a week and taking 2 days off. This combined with lowering your carbohydrate intake will help you shed the weight. 

Thank me later.