Am i fat? wrote:
Here is the deal. I am 40 and have been running, not well or with any talent, since college. Recently I have gotten into marathoning and now do 3 or so a year. I don’t really train per se, I just stay in marathon shape by running 70 to 80 mpw year round. PR in the marathon is 2:58 high.
When I compare myself to other runners I see myself as huge. I am not fat for the general population, but for a distance runner I see myself as obese. My question is whether this is true, and I am actually fat and should really diet to lose weight, or if this is body dysmorphia or something psychological. I like the way I look generally, I just feel self conscious next to runners and wonder if I should diet to look more like them.
Haha..fat? Bro, come on..
You're built like an athlete. I am 185, low 19 5k. Take pride in being a bit on the bigger side for a distance runner. We aren't getting paid to do this, as long as you have your health and can run, you're winning.