Running a Half Marathon 100lbs Overweight with Zero Training? #shorts 🏃🏼‍♀️

[ModernFounder]

Just to be clear, I don’t recommend trying this. I had at least trained for a half Ironman that happened about 5 months prior to this event so I wasn’t starting from zero. I could’ve stopped this event when I experienced pain but my wife is a doctor of physical therapy and was running with me. She did an evaluation during this race so we knew it was planter fasciitis and I was okay to continue. Also prior to this I’ve had heart tests and regular doctor physicals and was all good there. Always check with your doctor before attempting or increasing intense exercise like this.

[lydiasmisson]

Im a cross country and track athlete with planter fasciitis and it has been the bane of my existence, props for pushing through the pain because it hurts like hell

[itsneveeruth]

“And after months of zero preparation” 😂 love love love

[ThatGay]

Guys do not attempt what she’s doing. It has the potential to be fatal and you may not know you’re in danger for up to 48 hrs after running a marathon without training.

[kikielahlah]

I'm glad she explained she didn't start from total scratch because there is zero reason to do this unprepared unless you'd like a nice injury or five. My feet/knees/hips hurt for anyone going that far with no preparation😮

[kidskrause]

No matter what weight or shape your in, always be prepared, never just run into a marathon with no experience.

[lozzie]

Congrats for all the effort you put in and listening to your body! I'm on my 6th half marathon next month and they don't get any easier 😅

[rockercaterrorencountered]

I feel you on this. I was 200lbs in high school and the first day they had us run a mile to get our baseline so they could see how much we improved by the end of the class. I wore my mom's old running shoes because we were low on money so hand-me-downs were a must. Collapsed from the pain about 10 feet from the finish line on the last lap and they made me rerun it when I got better shoes.

[paxielle]

It's not only stress to the bones, legs, joints, tendons. It's stress to the heart, lungs, metabolism and this you can actually die from.

[Malignant_Tumour]

Wow it’s almost like being obese is a bad thing

[jasminequirk]

Love that you made it through this, it’s super inspiring!! But please for people in the comments don’t do long distances like this without training, it can be pretty bad for your joints.

[pumpkinmonster]

That’s why we work out, not because we can’t do the thing, but because it makes the thing easier if you suddenly have to put your body to the test

[erinmcginnis]

Yeah we super weren’t ready for that one…

[kayleesgamingstudio]

Thank you. I’m 14 and I struggle just running the mile not only cause I have a lot of body fat but I also struggle with asthma but watching this made me realize I shouldn’t give up thank you. You did amazing by the way

[mirrorball.tdiiii]

extreme kudos to you, as a cross country runner, no matter how experienced you are 3 miles is pretty difficult but with no training it’s absolute hell. it’s awesome how you didn’t do any walking in the first 3

[wereasheepingcow]

I'm doing my second half marathon with only 6 weeks training in 3 weeks time. I got told about it last minute but it's a fundraising effort in my brother in laws honor who passed away last year so I will find a way to push through like you have ❤

[Ohhelmno]

This is all about pain tolerance and endurance. You probably shouldn’t do things like this that overweight, but it’s certainly possible if you’re mentally strong.

[lovaboy]

I am 20lbs overweight and was thinking of doing the same thing just to test my limits, this really inspired me, thank you!

[micro-freaks]

My Grandma ran 100 mile race and I ran the last 2 miles with her. so it’s nice seeing people that also run.GO, GO, GO!!!

[subyouwont]

Your disclaimer is important, thanks for adding it. I used to be a “super athlete”, cross country, track, and professional soccer, I stopped for 3 years because depression and when I started to try to be more active again (I was bedridden for the most part) I was quickly reintroduced to my joint pain and am in pt for chronic knee pain.