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[quote=Anonymous]I'm 51, menopausal since 49 and recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. My diagnosis scared me into taking whatever action I could to include getting second opinions and researching and of course, motivated me to change my personal fitness.

My rheumatologist recommmended hard surface workouts like running or hiking. I had been a home gym treadmill walker for years, believing my old fashioned family doctor's advice that running is too hard on my joints.

I changed my gym workouts to stairclimber and began more challenging hikes with an occasional run outside or on the treadmill. Added small weights and kettle bells for arm workout. Ran a 5k without really training and turned in an impressive time and ran nearly the whole time.

I'm such a fit, fast walker with a long stride that running at a decent pace isn't that much different for me. All that said, I don't truly enjoy running. Maybe because it is now "forced" that it feels like punishment?

All I can say is make yourself comfortable; get good shoes and figure out what you prefer to wear when running. I like running tights (a pocket for my phone!) because they make me feel and look fitter than I am and I have a playlist that motivates me (AC/DC, Van Halen to name a few) to keep going. Not kidding - I tell myself that I'll slow down after Back in Black is over...[/quote]

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