Big Guys Can Run

Early 40's, overweight, showing bigger guys can run. Enjoy what you do and to hell with everyone else (views are my own)

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Overeating through the lockdown combined with absolutely no excercise in the last two months equals a really painfull (but enjoyable) first run in ages. Doesn't feel right that you can feel the belly bounce as you trot! #bigguyscanrun #covidovereating

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Another 7km under my belt today. Legs feeling heavy but I think that is just the carcass that they are carrying that it causing that 😄 #bigguyscanrun

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Been a while since I've been on. Had a hellish time recently with mental health. A mix of good days & bad days. Gave up on pounding the streets through lack of motivation. But back out now, distance challenge at work and, yep, enjoying it again #bigguyscanrun #lookafteryourself

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Out and hit another half marathon but struggling to get much beyond that. I'm sure the epiphany will come, or just bloody stubborness will get me round #LondonMarathon . In fairness it was hellishly windy today so probably could have done more #marathontraining #bigguyscanrun

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

First time in a while I've done intervals for training and surprisingly really enjoyed it. A mix of sprint loops, hills & flats. Most effort I have put in for a long while 💪 #londonmarathon #marathontraining #bigguyscanrun Maybe do some more soon!

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Been off it for a tad, but 5km in cold slidey minging conditions will do me #LondonMarathon #marathontraining #bigguyscanrun but managed to beat the hail #winterrunning

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Managed to get away from the desk for a 10k for #marathontraining #LondonMarathon Pulled the calf through. Fresh air, good run, sore leg. Things could be so much worse. #bigguyscanrun

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Looking ahead to fit in a long run for #marathontraining #LondonMarathon and was struggling. So decided to start a run at 3:20am and did nearly 14.5miles. Officially now a saddo but a bit of dedication will get me there #bigguyscanrun #earlyrise #nighttimerun

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Another 10k done towards #LondonMarathon #marathontraining but someone thought it would be a good idea to do 6k of this as hill reps. What the hell was I thinking?! Quads and achilles burning. But did it 😁#bigguyscanrun

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Did just over a half marathon today for #LondonMarathon #marathontraining Calves burning and really tired. Taped up but one fell off. 5 min stop to buy vaseline for blooded nipple. Ouch! Completed it though! #bigguyscanrun #runnersnipple

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Another cold 12km done last night in the quest to be ready for #LondonMarathon Runners issue encountered though. Running along the street and a manky creton opened a 1st floor window and sprayed his nasal contents out 🤢 Just missed it though! #marathontraining #bigguyscanrun

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Been slightly lazy over the festive period. Too much enjoyment... not enough exercise. Back out this morning with a wet #Parkrun Forgot how enjoyable it was to hammer through muddy puddles! The re-start for #marathontraining #LondonMarathon has begun! #bigguyscanrun

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

First run after Crimbo and since doing 13 miles. How the hell do you feel so unfit in such a short space of time 🤷‍♂️ It can't be the food, beer and sitting on my ass can it? Only 6 km today but that will do for #londonmarathon #marathontraining #bigguyscanrun

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Out for my last run before xmas. Ran just over a half marathon which is the longest run I have ever done. My calves are absolutely screaming but I'm dead chuffed. To think that I need to put another one of them on top in April #londonmarathon #marathontraining #bigguyscanrun

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Xmas Jog Scotland handicap run tonight. Cold, windy, wild and wet... or summer as some of us call it☀️ On the plus side no friction burns this time round! Another step along the way to #londonmarathon #marathontraining #bigguyscanrun

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

@LewisBanger Absolutely. Not the injury I would have expected but part of the experience!

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Went for a 10 miler yesterday morning and felt pain at the end. Chubb rub has put a hole in my running leggings and I have a friction burn on my inner thigh. Ouch! The perils of #marathontraining #LondonMarathon #bigguyscanrun Need to buy a new pair now!

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Went out and did 6km yesterday. Just not feeling it. And 5 of those km was at the most boring Parkrun I have ever run #marathontraining #londonmarathon #bigguyscanrun

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Delighted with that one today. "Sneaked" away from my desk and managed to get 18km in at lunchtime. Don't know if that speaks well of my committment for #marathontraining or if it means my colleagues don't even realise I'm not around! #LondonMarathon #bigguyscanrun

[Big Guys Can Run @guys_rn]

Bacon roll with potato scone. Food of champions. And managed to get a 10 miler in for good measure. I think I have this athlete's diet nailed! #marathontraining #LondonMarathon #bigguyscanrun #baconroll