Man Loses 65 Lbs in 1.5 Years and Finishes First Half Marathon
Read about one man's successful weight loss journey and completion of his first half marathon. Take inspiration from his story to achieve your fitness goals.
Article by Madeleine Smith
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M/39/6'1" [275 > 210 = 65 lbs] (1.5 years) Down 90 from my all-time high, and just finished my first half marathon!
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Introduction
Reddit user jgshanks accomplished an amazing feat - he lost 65 lbs and ran his first half marathon after just 1.5 years. The journey was punctuated with smaller milestones that helped him build up the stamina for a more significant commitment like a half marathon.
How it Began
jgshanks started by running down the block, which made him quite winded. Running a mile without stopping was a significant achievement at the time. He worked towards a 5K, followed by a 10K, which was his first major milestone. A friend then suggested that he could run a half marathon if he could run 10K, which he eventually accomplished.
Important Advice
jgshanks incorporated weightlifting into his training, which is essential when running alone spiking and dropping blood sugar levels. Running alone may produce temporary weight loss, but gains are harder to come by. Lifting weights help to create muscle mass and prevent food accumulation in the stomach.
Results
jgshanks is justifiably proud of everything he has accomplished. Weight loss progress went well, but the real significance was that he went on to finish a half marathon. Along with 65 pounds of weight loss, he accomplished a seemingly unattainable and now seasoned running a half marathon. The journey did not just result in physical benefits, but also helped improve his self-esteem and motivation.
Conclusion
jgshanks' story is motivating, indicating how incremental progress, weight raising, and resilience can lead up to a significant accomplishment such as running a half marathon, even after a long layoff from exercising. The journey begins with small victories and developing momentum that leads to more significant successes.
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Madeleine Smith
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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
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