The BEST Advice For Heavier Runners (200lbs+)

5’11 started jogging at 367 lbs. I’m now about 170 lbs and I feel much faster and burstier than before.

Hardest thing to do as a heavier runner is to start building in zone 2. Often feels like you’re walking rather than running but it does improve! Thanks for the video, best of luck in 2023.

Starting at 6'3 330 lbs wish me luck (:

I started at 264 and now I am 239lbs ! I’m in love with running.. even tho it’s always a challenge . I look forward to one day getting faster and leaner

Thank you for this advice. I've gone from 316 to 199 and am 5'9". Running always seemed impossible for me but now I really enjoy the challenge and the sense of accomplishment it gives me. I'm slow AF and have a lingering hip injury that forces me to keep the distances small but I'm just so damned grateful to now be living a life that incorporates a variety of activities.

When I did track in high school I weighed 180. Since then I got into weightlifting, and now weigh 220-230. Now, I am trying to train to do a marathon for the first time. Trying to get back into running with my extra 50 pounds has been a bit difficult; I really appreciate the video.

As a larger woman, I think the worst part of getting into running for me (other than finding shoes because I also have weird feet) was finding a sports bra that I could put on without dislocating my shoulder. Champion makes one called the "Spot Comfort" that has a normal means of putting it on and goes up to 42 DDD- Won't help everyone but it certainly helped me.

6’1 started running in may 2022 around 260 lbs and now i’m 220, done multiple 5k races, 5 miles race, and a sub 4 hour marathon. Anyone can do it, gotta be consistent and continue educating yourself on improvements you can make all around for your fitness

6'3" and a lean 200lbs that runs 50-70 miles a week. It's not easy. I'm not fast. A sled helps a ton to boost my speed. I built a couple of sleds in the backyard and while I may have trashed the yard with them, I am faster and stronger. Cool video. I love zone 2 running.

I’m 5 foot 6inches, weigh 217 lbs today I ran a 7:30 mile on a treadmill. I’ve been running on/off for about 5 years. It been one of my favorite things.

When you’re used to strongman body weights you forget that 200lbs is classed as heavy 😅 good video with some good tips. Checking in from a 400lbs (slow) runner!

It is possible for big runners! I have done a 100K and 2 50ks. I am aiming for a 100 mile soon. I’m 6ft5 and I dropped almost 10lbs to go from 240 to 230 over the last 4 weeks. Definitely feel a lot better at this weight. Im going for a marathon PR next weekend, this will be my 4th road marathon.

Thank you for this. I feel like many running posts forget about us over 200lbs and speak to the majority. I have been heavy most of my life, but it hasn't stopped me from running or completing 2 half marathons and countless 5ks and 10ks. One day I'll get my great white unicorn, a full marathon. Great video.

Love the video - I was one of those heavy guys who got the idea to do a 5k during lockdown, succeeded but then just stopped so while I’m heavier (350) there’s some good reminders here for me starting slowly again!

Just wanting to share my story as a heavy runner. 6'0" currently sitting at 210 but would say my normal is 195. My highest weight was 305 and I was able to lose all that because of running (and orangetheory). When I first started running, a mile was my target distance. I have now completed 3 half marathons (very happy with my PB 1:48:00!!). Common problems I had included chafing, intense stomach pain after long runs, achilles pain and so on. Body glide, compression boxers, only very small amounts of water before long runs and stretching... I think the most important thing is to be comfortable when you run and take your time.

Dude! Thank you for this. I’m 6’5”, 240lbs and I have always struggled with running. Also, CamelBak military/tactical are well built for larger framed individuals.

Great content and thank you for the straightforward presentation. I understand now the nasal breathing test for zone 2 but heck, a quick walk gets me there. I’ll just keep working on it. Keep up the no nonsense advice!

This is excellent. recently dropped 92 pounds and started walking on an incline but since being off for Christmas I’ve started running on the treadmill and had to constantly reign myself in because I’m feeling much lighter but as a consequence I blow out too quick! Now it’s no faster than a fast walk and I can see the difference already. Love your channel mate👍💪

This is why I love your channel accommodating everyone and inspiring everyone to reach their personal goals!

Thank goodness I found this in time for my PT test. I never knew why my knees hurt or why it felt like I was always running too fast for me. I’m 5’10 at 215 and I never understood why I would be out of breath so bad but now I’m going to focus on not overstriding and keeping the nose breathing in mind