From Couch Potato to Marathon Dad

May 31 min read

Six years ago I was 280 pounds, didn't leave the house much, spent my nights gaming and drinking beer. My kids were born and I just... woke up one day and realized I was missing everything. Started running just to keep up with my 3 year old. Now I'm down 85 pounds, ran my first marathon last month, and my oldest asked me to coach his soccer team. I miss the zero responsibility mindset sometimes but honestly? I don't miss that guy at all. He wasn't happy either, he was just comfortable being miserable.

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MMiguelRegularMay 5

Dude this is awesome. Your kids must be so proud watching their dad do that. Did they get involved in your fitness journey at all or was it more your personal thing?

DDerek P.RegularMay 4

Seriously inspiring. I've been thinking about getting back in shape but it feels impossible with two kids and work. How did you find the time to train for a marathon?

DDanielRegularMay 3

This is incredible man. Going from 280 to marathon shape is no joke. What was the biggest turning point for you? Was it just deciding one day to get off the couch or did something specific happen?

DDerek S.RegularMay 4

280 to marathon runner is insane. I respect the hell out of the work that takes. Did your kids get you into running or was it the other way around? Either way they're seeing their dad completely change his life which is probably the best thing you could teach them.

PPedroRegularMay 4

This is such a cool story. Curious if your approach to being a dad changed along with your health. Like were you trying to be different for them or did they inspire the change? Either way massive respect for the transformation.

MMarkRegularMay 4

Love seeing dads completely turn their lives around for their kids. Six years ago I was heading down a similar road and my wife basically had to shake me awake about it. Now I'm actually present. Did you get support from your family pushing you to change or was this all internal motivation?

KKevinNew DadMay 5

This is incredible dude. Going from gaming and beer to marathons is a total transformation. I'm guessing becoming a dad was the kick in the pants you needed? That's awesome that you're setting that example for your kids now.