Skip to content 
Running for Overweight Beginners
Step-by-step plans to help you start running, lose weight, and stay consistent—no matter your starting point, all from a chubby running coach.
Start Running Today
Complete Beginner’s Guide to Running Overweight
Marathon Training Programs for Overweight Runners
Learn how to train for a marathon or start a half-marathon training plan with a running program designed for any ability level, from overweight beginners to more seasoned, chubby runners
Running Gear for Overweight Runners
Get the gear you need as a beginning runner.
Learn more about running shoes, clothes, hats, underwear, outerwear, and other running gear to start running on the right foot.
The right clothing and gear help you perform at your best, prevent injury, and improve your running. Running is not an expensive sport to start, but you should make some strategic investments in running shoes and other gear that will help you perform at your best and get the most out of your running experience and training.
Running Injuries for Overweight Runners
Beginning runners should know about runner’s knee, Osgood-Schlatter’s, and other injuries.
Learn more about the most common running injuries, prevention methods, treatment plans, and how to recover if you sustain an injury in your running training.
You can also find the proper stretches and strength-training exercises to stay strong, flexible, and healthy.
