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

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Kirsty_UK
Kirsty_UK Posts: 964 Member
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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!)

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  • EquestrianLark135
    EquestrianLark135 Posts: 98 Member
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    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. :wink:

    Oh...haha...I just caught that this isn't you...but still...thanks for sharing that! it's VERY inspirational!!! :smile:
  • Kirsty_UK
    Kirsty_UK Posts: 964 Member
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    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
    debdene Posts: 40 Member
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    WoW! AWESOME
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
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    That was great. Thanks for posting. OUCH on the blood though..
  • smiler1978
    smiler1978 Posts: 28
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    Oh man - i had a few tears then

    WELL DONE! XXX
  • silveryflutterby
    silveryflutterby Posts: 335
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    Very inspirational! What was with the bloody nipples, though??
  • gardea
    gardea Posts: 75
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    Wow, that had me crying tears of joy, lol!!! What a beautifully done video!!!
  • gardea
    gardea Posts: 75
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    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
    lisaidem Posts: 194 Member
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    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
    Solat37_Neil Posts: 379 Member
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    Just wow.. What a guy..I only wish for his perseverance and stamina. Kudos.
  • v_addison
    v_addison Posts: 114 Member
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    Total tear jerker. So inspiring. I've just started the C25K program and I dream of doing that myself one day!
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
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    I love this video!

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