I ran quite a lot in 2012 and 2013. I ran three half marathons in 2013 but then focused on powerlifting to get into the 1000 lb club. That was a mistake, honestly. I got big, people commented on in it public, it felt good to be strong, but I had to buy a whole new wardrobe and I went from running 13 miles no sweat to struggling with a couple miles and dirty bulking without ever cutting. The last time I saw my abs was probably fall 2013 and I have been chasing the dragon ever since. If I ever get them back I’ll post picture so we know abs when you’re married and in your 30s is possible.
If you never see a picture, then. . .
The thing about being big is that I felt fitter when I could run. Sure, shoulder pressing 1.25x your body weight is amazing and gets you daps at the gym, but if I have to pick (which seems to be the case) I’d rather be a little smaller and weaker with the ability to run.
And running was always miserable for me too, Mups, until I learned how to do it. Like lifting, running requires proper form. If you’re not thinking about your body queues just like when you’re lifting, you are more likely to get hurt and it will be more difficult. Also, I am motivated knowing that man is the greatest long distance running animal on the planet(!) so I (and you) were born to be good at it.
