From couch potato to actually running 5ks

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JoeRegular

2w ago1 min read

Two years ago I was barely leaving the house except for work. Got to about 215 pounds and felt terrible. Wife was worried about my health. Started running just to get out of the house and honestly it saved my life. I'm down 35 pounds now and just finished my first 5k race with my oldest cheering me on. Still not done though, aiming for a half marathon next year. It's crazy what you can do when you actually start.

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JJamesRegular2w ago

Love this. Coffee and running beats the couch every time. You're going to feel so much better and your family gets to watch you do it, which means everything.

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MMatt J.Regular2w ago

That's an awesome transformation. Going from 215 to running 5ks is no joke, takes real commitment. Your kids are probably going to remember that you prioritized your health for them.

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AAaron T.New Dad2w ago

Dude, this is inspiring. Between three kids and three different sport schedules, I'm always trying to model good habits but actually doing it is the hard part. Glad you're taking care of yourself.

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