Too Fat To Run at Redtwist Theatre

In a culture that often equates fitness with thinness, Too Fat To Run by Eileen Tull delivers a powerful, honest, and empowering message: Movement belongs to everyone. Blending personal experience with sharp insight, Tull confronts the mythology of thin supremacy in the world of long distance running. This autobiographical solo show invites audiences to rethink what health and strength truly look like.

After signing up for the 2022 Chicago Marathon, Tull received mixed messages from people in her life. Some were supportive, but some were “concerned” about her fat body being able to finish all 26.2 miles. In collaboration with directing team Jessica Landis and Jules Dreitzer, Tull created a 60 minute, highly physical play for people who want to reconnect with their bodies on their own terms: free from shame, comparison, or unrealistic expectations.

Workshopped and developed with Fat Theatre Project, Too Fat To Run has been performed at the Elgin Fringe Festival, the Inverse Performance Art Festival in Bentonville, Arkansas, and at Chicago’s Fillet of Solo Festival.