Is there anyone who is overweght that enjoys running outside

Well I haven't seen anyone who is out of shape running outside either. I just never really thought of it until I saw this thread. its weird

trekkie_bbs wrote: »

When I was almost 300 pounds I jogged quite often but due to the amount of food I was eating I didn't lose weight. I was gaining.. So for me calorie counting was the only thing that worked. I was always embarrassed when the fit kids from the local collage would pass me for the second..... or third time when I was still on my first time around the 4.5 mile route I chose.

I can now run quite a distance at a time BUT I still get passed by these youngsters. Only 1 time though not 3 .

yes you are right that calorie counting is what works more than exercise. For me my weight loss sped up when I found out about mfp and started counting calories.That's when the weight started melting off.At first I was going to the gym and I lost few pounds but then I stalled because I was eating to many calories and I didn't know anything about portion control

Actually, I have wondered, do fit people have swelling after a run, too?

When I was overweight (I'm just barely considered it now!), I ran outside. I hated it mostly. Not because of fatness, because of running.

Yup, I'm overweight and I run and cycle outside.

Wow, yes many over weight people run outside. I run outside and I'm many pounds over weight. However, it can quite intimidating.

mshepard83 wrote: »

Actually, I have wondered, do fit people have swelling after a run, too?

Swelling in your joints for a prolonged period after a workout is not a great sign and typically means you're over stressing the joint. Someone above has suggested new shoes, but something to keep in mind may be whether you're really in a position in regards to leg strength and body weight to be running.

Running is great exercise, I'll never argue that; but it's also hard on the joints ESPECIALLY for those carrying extra weight. When I first started running at close to 220 lbs my knees would swell, they'd be stiff and uncomfortable for days and I actually had several knee surgeries over the next few years. We don't think about the type of pressure that our joints are under, but the impact of running only increases it. If you're swelling on the regular you either need to see a doctor or lose more weight before running will be a viable option for you to do without risking injury.

I left running behind for a lower impact workout (the elliptical) while I got my weight further down. Now at 165 (and 6lbs outside the healthy BMI range for my height) I occasionally have some slight puffiness to my knees, but that goes away within an hour of my run and only seems to happen when I increase my distance.

Editing to add for the OP: Yes, overweight people run; we run on treadmills, outside, wherever we're comfortable. Exercise is not reserved for those who are presently at or near an ideal weight. Don't see us often? That's probably because we aren't running at peak hours; we're often a little self conscious; I know I certainly was when I started doing outdoor running. Most of us appreciate the little nod that we're part of the club.

I am always inspired when I see someone overweight jogging or at the gym working out. It motivates me far more than the thin fit folks. I think if they can push through this than so can I.

Wheelhouse15 & 365andstillalive, thanks, I will have to see about changing my shoes, since I think that may be a big part of the problem, as well as talk to my dr. My shoes are never right for anything, lol, but I don't put a lot of thought into it.