Fit fat people.
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I go out for a run three or four times per week for fitness. I am not fast and usually I jog rather than run, covering about 10k each time.
I was out a couple of nights ago when I cast an eye over my shoulder to see a "proper" runner some distance behind me wearing vest and "short" shorts. I tried not to get competitive but did run a tad faster, however a few minutes later he came past me. As he passed I was mortified to observe that he was well into his 60s, about 5 feet tall, had quite a big belly and looked for all the world like Uncle Albert off Only Fools and Horses.
I am in my early forties and quite fit I think, it was therefore inconceivable that someone looking like Father Christmas should run faster than me. So I set off after him. By this time I'd covered about 5k and was warmed up so I lengthened my stride and pressed on a bit. It must have taken me a kilometer to catch him and before I was able to overtake him I needed to turn off!
I was mortified.
Has anyone else been put to shame by the fit but portly?
Manks
I was out a couple of nights ago when I cast an eye over my shoulder to see a "proper" runner some distance behind me wearing vest and "short" shorts. I tried not to get competitive but did run a tad faster, however a few minutes later he came past me. As he passed I was mortified to observe that he was well into his 60s, about 5 feet tall, had quite a big belly and looked for all the world like Uncle Albert off Only Fools and Horses.
I am in my early forties and quite fit I think, it was therefore inconceivable that someone looking like Father Christmas should run faster than me. So I set off after him. By this time I'd covered about 5k and was warmed up so I lengthened my stride and pressed on a bit. It must have taken me a kilometer to catch him and before I was able to overtake him I needed to turn off!
I was mortified.
Has anyone else been put to shame by the fit but portly?
Manks
Embarrassed to admit I am one
I cycle over 100 miles a week, circuit train every week, play badminton once a week as well as the occasional swim, surf, kayak and run. I'm still pushing the scales at over 18st though. It does piss people off who consider themselves fit when I overtake them though.
I cycle over 100 miles a week, circuit train every week, play badminton once a week as well as the occasional swim, surf, kayak and run. I'm still pushing the scales at over 18st though. It does piss people off who consider themselves fit when I overtake them though.
kieranbennett said:
Embarrassed to admit I am one
I cycle over 100 miles a week, circuit train every week, play badminton once a week as well as the occasional swim, surf, kayak and run. I'm still pushing the scales at over 18st though. It does piss people off who consider themselves fit when I overtake them though.
You aren't by any chance about 5ft with a white beard?I cycle over 100 miles a week, circuit train every week, play badminton once a week as well as the occasional swim, surf, kayak and run. I'm still pushing the scales at over 18st though. It does piss people off who consider themselves fit when I overtake them though.
Manks
Manks said:
kieranbennett said:
Embarrassed to admit I am one
I cycle over 100 miles a week, circuit train every week, play badminton once a week as well as the occasional swim, surf, kayak and run. I'm still pushing the scales at over 18st though. It does piss people off who consider themselves fit when I overtake them though.
You aren't by any chance about 5ft with a white beard?I cycle over 100 miles a week, circuit train every week, play badminton once a week as well as the occasional swim, surf, kayak and run. I'm still pushing the scales at over 18st though. It does piss people off who consider themselves fit when I overtake them though.
Manks
soad said:
Manks said:
Has anyone else been put to shame by the fit but portly?
Nah, not ran in a long long time (even if it does help to build stamina), i prefer to cycle or swim.Manks
soad said:
Manks said:
I use the running as an opportunity to exercise my dog too. After several months of trying to get him on a bike I dismissed the idea because of his appalling balance.
Fair enough, man's best friend and that.Treat him to one of these beauties then:
Manks
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