Have you ever seen a fat person (170 lbs) running in cross country..?

Question

they are 5'3

yea. wow. Just wondering

Answer 1

maybe if they run fast and have a lot of energy they can

but he or she maybe trying to lose some baggage though

Answer 2

that short and that big no. i knew a kid who was over 200lbs before the season started (he was 6'00 but still fat) and ended up 170 or less by the end of the season.

Answer 3

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Rarely, but definitely, will you see someone 5'3" and 170# running cross country.

While in high school, one of my XC teammates was a bit taller, and a bit heavier.  Ice cream - lunch, dinner, whenever - was his weakness and downfall.  A much better runner he would have been if he had only cut back on the sweets!

Recently I saw a XC runner, a bit taller, a little lighter, running.  Though dedicated, he was a bit inexperienced; and at that point had not been running too long.

It's no surprise that the consistent runners, across the years, tend to be a bit lighter than those who don't run, or don't run consistently.  It's certainly the best way to cut weight, or maintain weight, that I know!

Regards,

Phil

Answer 4

Actually, i had a cross-country teammate that was 5'4 and 165 pounds, and she was pretty good at running. Never judge a book by it's cover.

Answer 5

nope, they were the ones to get cut in the first round in my school

Answer 6

Yes, I have.  And the next season she wasn't so fat...and the season after that she was downright slender.  XC is a great sport and you'll make friends for life.  If you can take that leap of faith and join the team...you'll be amazed out how many people will support your effort.

Mike

(XC Coach)

Answer 7

yeas, but at the very back of (open) the race.  Its kinda funny!

Answer 8

yeah i have. i was proud of the fat person i saw running because they were always the last person in every meet we versed there school, but she never stopped running and always finished the race, it was acctually very insperational.

Answer 9

ive seen some fast fat people

Answer 10

ha thats a very strange question.. i've seen some big people running cross country but i think that's great if they want to be healthier and get in shape. or maybe just to be involved in a sport and get to know people