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Hello all,

I am Antran from Holland.
36 years old.

I smoke between 20 a 30 sigarettes a day and my weight is 100 kilogram.
I want to start the program, but it is not possible for my to stop smoking now.

Anyone advise?
Anyone out there who also is a heavy smoker?
I cannot run on grass or a soft surface, because I live in the city. Any tips to lower the chance for injuries?

Thanks

I can't help with the smoking, sorry. I know people that have found exercising helped them through the urges when they gave up though, and also found that fitness gave them a reason to give up.

Don't worry about the road running – just get some decent shoes. Find a specialist running shop where the staff are runners and can help you pick a pair that is suitable for you.

Let us know how it goes!

With the smoking – my husband was a heavy smoker and he quit after reading Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking! It's miraculous and an AMAZING book. It's completely different from other 'Stop Smoking' books and I can't recommend it enough! You don't need any willpower, even. I'm sure it's available in Dutch – here's a link to the English version:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Allen-Carrs-Eas ... 0140277633

If you can't quit right now, you can still start exercising. It's better to be a fit smoker than an unfit smoker!

Definitely get some good shoes, but also find out how to run with 'good form' (moving carefully to reduce your risk of injury). There is a helpful English podcast called 'The Marathon Training Academy'. There is a podcast about 'running form here: http://marathontrainingacademy.com/how- ... nning-form

To reduce your chance of pulling muscles, here are some useful stretches. Do them after warming up for five mins.
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/staying-h ... g/484.html

GOOD LUCK! (Belive me, you are not the heaviest person ever to start running – and it's a big step to take interest in getting fitter and wanting to do it! I see people of every size out jogging.)

I'd stopped smoking for 2 half years before I started program so can't really advise on how tough the c25k will be on you. But as last post said, it is better to be a fit smoker than an unfit one. I can also totally recommend Allan Carr's Easyway book! I smoked between 20 -40 a day (more if I was out partying) andafter reading the book I just stopped, dead easy! Best thing I've ever done! Good luck.