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How I started running at 250 pounds (after quitting at 300)

September 22, 2026September 20, 2026 by Christian

A 16-minute mile with stops, a pool that made me forget how to swim, and what actually fixed the chafing, the side stitches and the shoes.

Categories Running Tags beginner, heavy runner

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