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Need advice

Advice Needed

I (27M 5’7” 255 lbs) need some advice. I am on week 10 of my new to running plan on runna. I have not been able to run 1 mile without stopping this entire time. The problem I have is my legs are usually done after half a mile. If I keep a pace where my breathing is under control and not in zone 5 the entire time, my legs are on fire after half a mile. If I run with a proper stride, my heart rate shoots up to 170+ bpm and I have to start walking to catch my breath. I know I am on the heavier side and I’m very clearly not in the best shape but I don’t know what to do. I feel like no matter what, every run I do I am inhibited by my breathing or my legs. I got new shoes (Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25) this past Saturday and they don’t seem to be helping at all. In 2 weeks (according to my plan), I should be running my first 5K and I want to be able to do it without stopping. Hell, even a mile without stopping would mean to world to me.

Posted Jun 10, 2026, 4:28 PM UTC

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