Originally posted by mjw16
I'm a strong rider and swimmer but too heavy for lengthy runs.
I saw a 300 pound man finish the Philadelphia Marathon last fall. He wasn't running fast by any means, but he did finish before my two skinny female friends. 3 miles (usually the length of the run in sprint tri's) is nothing. Running can be extremely discouraging when you start out (I couldn't even run 1 mile when I first started), but it is really rewarding once you start noticing the weight dropping off and the runs becoming easier and longer.