(not my) 120 pound journey, from couch potato to ironman

Kirsty_UK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU

Ben Davis
"In January 2009, I made the decision to get a grip, get out of my depression, and do life.

I started running and started a blog: http://bendoeslife.tumblr.com

120 pounds lost, but much more gained.

This is how far I've come."

(bout ouchie at 2minutes 23secs!)

EquestrianLark135

Wow...ok...that gave me major chills! :ohwell: I was smiling so big when I saw you finishing with your dad and brother. That is absolutely amazing and extremely inspirational! Thanks so much for sharing that! You look 2758605876095 times better and happier.

Oh...haha...I just caught that this isn't you...but still...thanks for sharing that! it's VERY inspirational!!!

Kirsty_UK

lol yeah, most definitely NOT me, but I loved this, so had to share as a motivation to others - even more so if you go to his website and read the beginning bits of the diary

he really did start our where many people on here are starting from, unfit, carrying a lot of extra weight, with no prior running experience

debdene

WoW! AWESOME

Missjulesdid

That was great. Thanks for posting. OUCH on the blood though..

smiler1978

Oh man - i had a few tears then

WELL DONE! XXX

silveryflutterby

Very inspirational! What was with the bloody nipples, though??

gardea

Wow, that had me crying tears of joy, lol!!! What a beautifully done video!!!

gardea

Very inspirational! What was with the bloody nipples, though??

Men don't wear bras. Shirts chafe nipples. Makes me glad to be a woman!! LOL.

lisaidem

Ok, question--how does Ben run so much in the beginning? He signs up for a 5k 2 weeks after starting working out. He runs a 10 minute mile on like day 3. I weigh 100+ pounds less than he did, and I still can't do that! How is this possible? Is it possible he is more fit at 350 than someone at 250?

It's not that I don't believe it, he is clearly awesome. I kind of feel like a pu$$y now though...

Solat37_Neil

Just wow.. What a guy..I only wish for his perseverance and stamina. Kudos.

v_addison

Total tear jerker. So inspiring. I've just started the C25K program and I dream of doing that myself one day!

NeuroticVirgo

I love this video!