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Helping Overweight People Start Running
I am not genetically predisposed to long, lean legs and a svelte body capable of perfect floating strides. When I run, I look more like an albatross, flopping around, wheezing, sweating profusely, and breathing heavily. I painted that beautiful visual to illustrate that I’m just an average, chubby guy who has run marathons.
I want to help others who don’t fit the mold or have struggled in athletic pursuits. I was that guy, I am that guy
1998
Marathon Decision
As part of a lifetime “bucket list,” the idea of running a marathon was created. Written down in my journal in 1998 while serving a church mission in Montana, the passage read“Run a major marathon like New York or Chicago.”
Spring 2002
Training Begins
I didn’t know anything about running, but I began training for the River Crown Plaza Marathon in Kansas City.
November 2, 2002
Completed a Marathon
After months of preparation and training, I completed the River Crown Plaza Marathon in Kansas City in 4 hours, 35 minutes, and 25 seconds (4:35:25)
June 20, 2003
Ran the Grandma’s Half Marathon
Ran the Grandma’s Half Marathon (13.1 miles) in Duluth, Minnesota, with my sister Lindsey. I ran it in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
October 12, 2003
Ran the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth. 4:59:01
March 29, 2004
Ran the Olathe 15K
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth. 1:35:37
June 4, 2005
Hospital Hill Half Marathon
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth. 2:27:04
October 1, 2005
St. George Marathon
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth. 4:53:34
September 15, 2006
New Denver Marathon Injury
Injuries are real, man. I signed up and trained to run the Denver Marathon. On one of the last training runs, while running 20 miles, I slipped on loose gravel and sprained my ankle. This prevented me from running the race. It was very discouraging to have come all that way and not get to complete the race. All that time and training, wasted.
August 25, 2007
Hobble Creek Half Marathon
Trained with my buddy Gaven Johnson and ran the Hobble Creek Half Marathon in Springville, Utah with a time of 2:15:53.
April 19, 2008
Salt Lake City Half Marathon
My sister Lindsey and I ran the Salt Lake City Half Marathon together. I ran it in 2:16:21.
April 18, 2009
SLC Half Marathon
My sister and I ran the Salt Lake City Half Marathon again. This time I ran it in 2:15:56.
May 7, 2011
Provo City Half Marathon
For this race, I was overconfident, and it really bit me in the ass. I neglected some training runs and didn’t put in the time to train properly. As a result, an abysmal, 2:57:35.
October 29, 2011
Provo Halloween Haunted Half Marathon
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth. 2:29:39
March 17, 2018
Half Marathon in Moab, Utah
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth.n Ran with Kirk Begay, time was 2:57:47
June 23, 2018
American Fork Canyon 5K
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth. 38:25
June 22, 2019
American Fork Canyon Run Against Cancer 5K Race
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth. Ran with Stroller, 53:41
May 21, 2022
Ogden Half Marathon
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth. 3:00
September 9, 2023
Big Cottonwood Canyon Half Marathon
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth. 2:49:11
October 18, 2025
Emigration Canyon Haunted Half Marathon
Successfully initiated our new product development project, setting the stage for innovation and growth. 2:40:42
Chubby Runner Insights
The sole purpose of this site is to help you get from wherever you are, across the marathon finish line. There were both mental and physical hurdles that I had to learn how to overcome.
However, those experiences only added to my growth and made me stronger. I never ran long distances when I started training for my first marathon.
Who The Chubby Runner Is For
This is a community of heavy, chubby, overweight, fat, husky, round people who want to experience the joy of running.
From training programs to running gear to weight-loss plans, you’ll find the skills and the confidence to start running.
Running Plans for Overweight People
Learn how overweight beginners can go from no running experience to training for a long-distance race to accomplish the impossible.
Training Programs for Heavy Runners
Need help getting started? The Chubby Runner training plans help heavier people improve their fitness so they can start training for races.
Weight Loss Plans for Runners
The Chubby Runner weight-loss plans help overweight beginners combine diet and exercise to reach a healthier weight for race training.
Running Gear for Overweight Runners
Get insights into the best running gear for overweight runners, from the “right” shoes to the ideal clothing for training to running tech. We got you.
Running Injuries for Overweight Runners
Overweight runners have their own set of challenges when running. Learn what impacts you and how to prevent and treat running injuries.
Healthy Living for Chubby People
Running while overweight is a healthy lifestyle change. We’ve got insights and tips to help you live a healthier mental, physical, and emotional life.
This site is a mission dedicated to helping beginners, overweight, chubby, and otherwise marginalized people train for a marathon and find joy in running.
Overweight People Can Start Running
I’m just a regular chubby guy.
I am not a runner, although I do run. Let me get that out there. It’s kinda like the guy who says I’m not a golfer, but continues to golf. What that really means is that he sucks at golf but still likes to play.
I’m not the stereotypical runner type. Obviously. I don’t have the typical runner’s body, but despite that, I have run several marathons, half-marathons, and other races.
And you can too.
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