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Check Out My Story on TV-Louisville's FOX WDRB
I was asked by WDRB, the local Fox affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky. to share my story with their viewers this morning and to talk about how I went from a 365 lb plus couch potato to a 260 lb soon-to-be Ironman. Here is the interview from this morning on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HA7kSqolbQ&feature=plcp
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My Weight Loss Journey Featured in Ironman Short Film
My story was featured by the WTC (the company that puts on the Ironman Triathlons) in their short film Full Circle Ironman Louisville. I am featured along with 2 other age group athletes. It is very humbling and quite an honor to have my story shared by Ironman. Here's the link: http://youtu.be/FsaYO8nNjSU
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CNN Live Chat-Follow up on my 100 pound weight loss story
Because of the success of the article that CNN wrote about me this past weekend, and the positive responses that I posted to all of the comments, CNN has asked me to do a LIVE Facebook Q&A chat session TONIGHT at 8:00pm Eastern on their main Facebook page. If you have any questions about my weight loss and fitness journey,…
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CNN Did A Story About Me Today
Here's a story about my weight loss and fitness journey on CNN.com today. http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/10/health/rucker-weight-loss-race/index.html?hpt=hp_c3
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My FIRST Triathlon-Ironman Muncie 70.3
Well I sucessfully completed my 1st triathlon this past Saturday. I did the Ironman Muncie 70.3. Yes I decided to do a half Ironman as my first triathlon. My thoughts were that if I didn't make it at least I would go down swingiing for the fence. Unfortunately because of the heat, the race directors decided to shorten the…
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My appearance on National TV Show-Right This Minute
Well I have to say that I am really excited that I was on the national TV news magazine show called "Right This Minute" yesterday. Here is a link to the segment that i was featured n: http://shar.es/sEkdI
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My Success Story-I'm On A Billboard In Times Square
I recently entered the Yurbuds #BeyondTheWall contest and was a Grand Prize winner. My photo featured a picture of me at my heaviest (over 365 pounds) and a picture of me running my 1st marathon in February of this year (at 265 pounds). I've lost over 100 pounds and feel great. Even though I was the 2nd place finisher in…
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Help Me make It To The Ironman World Championship in Kona, H
Hey everybody! My video for the Kona Inspired competition is up. Please click on the link, watch the video, and click on "Vote For This". If I'm one of the top 8 videos then I will get to go to Kona. After losing 100 pounds competing in the Ironman World Championship is my ultimate dream. Thanks for your help and your…
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My Weight Loss Story on TV
I went to Myrtle Beach last week to run my 1st marathon. It was an amazing experience. I was so blessed to be able to share my story with the local NBC affiliate. They ran my story during their live coverage of the marathon. Here's the story:…
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An Invitation From NBC's Today Show's Joy Bauer
Hey everybody! I'm really excited that I've been asked by Joy Bauer, of NBC's Today show, to participate in a Google + Hangout with her tomorrow at 4:00pm EST. If you've ever wanted to ask Joy a question related to nutrition or health (or if you just want to watch me live and make fun of me) you can do so here:…
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My Weight Loss Story on HuffingtonPost.com Today!!
I'm very excited, honored and blessed to have my weight loss and fitness journey featured on HuffingtonPost.com today. Here is the link. You might have to copy and past in your browser. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/30/weight-loss-success-mark-d-rucker_n_1224275.html?ref=tw
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The Rachel Ray Show-Story About My Weigh Loss
I just got off the phone with The Rachel Ray Show and they may actually be doing a story about my weight loss! My good friend from high school, Anita Mills, lost 242 and was on the show last October. Anita inspired me to get healthy and I am now down 100 pounds. The show contacted Anita yesterday about doing a 1 year video…
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100 Pounds Down Now
Well I'm happy to report that since February 7th of this year, I've manged to lose 100 pounds. I still have about 60 more to lose but I know, without a doubt, that I will reach my end goal. I have successfully trained for and completed 2 5K's, a 10K, a 4-miler and a duathlon in the process. I will run my first half…
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My Couch 2 5K Experience
If you're serious about wanting to start running but you don't know where to start here is a blog that I just wrote about the Couch 2 5K app from Bluefin Software. Running, combined with a healthy diet, can catapult your weight loss into a whole new world. So if you think you'd like to try running please read this. Couch…
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Don't Let The Name Scare you
Well I am new to the website. I guess that is pretty obvious from the fact that I am posting this in the "Intorduce Yourself" section, huh? I've been on my "lifestyle change" journey now sine February 7th of this year. I started out at 365 pounds. I am now down to 295 pounds. I initially started with just small changes to…
