I tried running at my fattest weight - 140KG Race Challenge

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  • Running at 308lbs/140kg is as much fun as I remember 😁
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  • @MarkLewisfitness
    @MarkLewisfitness  Před rokem +71

    Christmas theme to this one 😁🎄🎅

    • @_Triple-B
      @_Triple-B Před rokem

      Gotta love that shirt

    • @waiveyvibes
      @waiveyvibes Před rokem

      What are those gloves you are wearing running?

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před rokem +2

      @@waiveyvibes neoprene, kayak gloves - handy because I keep my fingers warm, but I can take the finger covering off to use the camera

    • @MultiGreatescape
      @MultiGreatescape Před rokem

      Mark - how old are you now? how old were you when you lost all the timber?

    • @purenrg4life
      @purenrg4life Před rokem

      Shoulda let your grandkid do more commentary!! Adorable!

  • @christianf4995
    @christianf4995 Před rokem +537

    Mark: "This is horrible. "
    Granddaughter: carefree giggles at Mark's pain.
    Awesome!

    • @stormsurge1
      @stormsurge1 Před rokem +3

      *granddaughter

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před rokem +40

      Evil laugh is another way to describe it 🤣

    • @hotshot8365
      @hotshot8365 Před rokem +46

      2.5k in - ‘I’m dying’ - grand daughter ‘ho ho ho Merry Christmas’ 😂

    • @sd3457
      @sd3457 Před rokem

      "Half way, shall we swap over?"

  • @John-wx9pe
    @John-wx9pe Před rokem +111

    Your granddaughter is an absolute treasure. What a good sport. Always smiling, always positive, a true partner in crime.

  • @obikedog
    @obikedog Před rokem +50

    Impressive on several fronts. 1. Everyone was actually wearing a Santa outfit. 2. You found the only kid in the world that will smile, laugh and let you shake/bounce it for over 38 minutes without throwing a tantrum and/or crying. 3. You didn't break anything. 4. You beat your fat younger self. Kudos.

  • @djcruiser9816
    @djcruiser9816 Před rokem +71

    Don’t forget the camera adds 10 pounds. Merry Christmas.

  • @11SP
    @11SP Před rokem +22

    That little kid on his back smiling and laughing all the way is the most wholesome thing

  • @DiggerPrints0814
    @DiggerPrints0814 Před rokem +19

    I have recently lost 22kg and it really got put into perspective how much I had actually lost when I recently purchased a 20kg bag of dog food..... To think I had that much extra weight hanging off my body is insane. Still have 21kg to lose to be at my goal, but I'm over halfway there!!!

  • @htownblue11
    @htownblue11 Před rokem +83

    Mark, this is the substitute for the Die Hard Christmas movie we didn’t know we wanted, but so desperately needed. You sir are a Christmas hero, and a great grandfather to boot! Your granddaughter laughing while you struggle is hilarious.

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před rokem +11

      Yipi Kai Yay!

    • @pauliddon
      @pauliddon Před rokem

      Definitely a video idea for next Christmas Mark. You running up a skyscraper dressed as John McClane

  • @tealeavesmealone
    @tealeavesmealone Před rokem +7

    I lost 80 lbs in my early 30s and have also recently noticed the weight creeping back up on me. Thank you for this video, it helps me get back on track! Your granddaughter is adorable and she's around the age of my own daughter, who is a big reason for me to stay healthy as well!

  • @timeonfeet
    @timeonfeet Před rokem +45

    Great stuff Mark, love it.
    Mark: 'What was your mum thinking letting you come along?'
    Grand daughter: *Laughs*

  • @jakesanders16
    @jakesanders16 Před rokem +67

    I’ve been waiting for a fit human to do this exact thing for so long that I actually learned that pace doesn’t matter. As long as you’re doing it, you’re better than you were before. With that said, I started running at 310lbs. I’m now 290 and ran my fastest 5k a month ago at 34:44. The feeling of breaking the 35 mark was a big deal. When I first started, it was a struggle to even go 100meters. Keep to it everyone!

    • @isiah675
      @isiah675 Před rokem +8

      Under 35 minutes at 290 is fucking impressive as hell dude!!

    • @suserman7775
      @suserman7775 Před 4 měsíci

      What was the slowest time you remember running a 5k?

    • @jakesanders16
      @jakesanders16 Před 4 měsíci

      @@suserman7775 around 48mins give or take

  • @robturner4912
    @robturner4912 Před rokem +39

    Very interesting video Mark, thank you. I'm 71 now, been following you for some time. I walk 11km three times a week, don't jog, surgeon's advice after acetabular fracture (hip socket fracture) 6 years ago. My target time is 1hr 50 minutes, best so far 1hr 54 and seconds, but plenty of thinking time. Today I was thinking about your video with the race walker and tried it out, with a less flamboyant style for 50 metres. Now I have two different targets.....get to 500metres with my version of 'race walking' whilst on a quest to reach 95kg which will be a loss of 10kg. From there I'll see what happens. Seasonal greetings from Thailand to you and yours.

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před rokem +11

      Great to hear age is no reason to stop setting some targets! And walks are a perfect time for thinking.

    • @marick791
      @marick791 Před rokem +2

      Well done. Could you do some cycling though, thats another great way to get around without too much stress on the joints.

  • @budycelyn
    @budycelyn Před rokem +28

    i've learned a few things from your recent videos, your granddaughter giggling her way around the parkrun made me smile through the whole video and we need more Josh.

  • @ExpeditionaryRanger
    @ExpeditionaryRanger Před rokem +16

    Man, the look on their face at 3:28 was just priceless.

  • @danielnator123456
    @danielnator123456 Před rokem +42

    Every time Mark is talking about Parkruns i realise how much i envy him. The next Parkrun from my Home is 150 km away.... I just keep grinding by myself.

  • @seanfrank4158
    @seanfrank4158 Před rokem +10

    Your Granddaughter's commentary was hilarious Mark. Loved it.

  • @juliahiiri9713
    @juliahiiri9713 Před rokem +4

    Absolutely love it that they gave a medal for your grand daughter too!

  • @martinjones3348
    @martinjones3348 Před rokem +5

    At least one of you is having fun! Glad to see how humbling it was running with the extra weight. As someone who's gone from 130kg to currently 93kg and haved used running to help me get there. I have found your content inspiring over the last 18 months I've been watching your videos! Keep up the good work.

  • @danriordan6395
    @danriordan6395 Před rokem +6

    Weight on the scale is 298 lbs this morning. Thanks for making these videos, Mark; they are a godsend. I've been struggling with obesity my whole life: swinging dozens or hundreds of pounds. I have known what it takes to stay in shape for 10 years, but either a lack of courage or a lack of self worth has always seen me back in the Mcdonalds drive through ignoring this life ruining, and eventually fatal, problem of my own health. I've cobbled together a modest, but consistent and reasonably paced fitness and nutrition plan, and I'm tracking everything by pen and paper. I look forward to watching more of your videos this December at a much more reasonable 215-200 lbs.

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před rokem +2

      Good luck 👍🏼 inspiring to hear that people are so motivated from watching these 🙏

  • @pwoods00
    @pwoods00 Před rokem +4

    I was a massive 475Lbs when I started my weight loss journey. I’m not 350 but when I carry my big weights up and down the stairs I’m reminded how much everything hurt before I started getting fitter. Thanks for the inspirational video

  • @petewilcock
    @petewilcock Před rokem +5

    Your granddaughter looks like she's having the time of her life back there!

  • @joncadman4935
    @joncadman4935 Před rokem +10

    quick thank you Mark for all the entertainment once again throughout 2022, been with you since the early days of trying to win a bet with the kids to reach 10k subs and look at you now, bloody awesome and credit to you, take care and see you in 2023 for more adventures

  • @jackramsden9346
    @jackramsden9346 Před rokem +1

    Great inspiration mate, I’m on my current fitness journey & look forward to being able to do challenges like this!

  • @charlesmarshall8046
    @charlesmarshall8046 Před rokem +7

    I absolutely get this. When I turned 40 I bet a colleague that I could still run a mile in under 6 minutes. I failed. Afterwards, I said to another colleague that I couldn’t understand it. “I could go under 5 minutes when I was 15 years old!” She looked at me pityingly and said “how much do you think you weighed when you were 15?” Doh.

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před rokem +1

      Yep - my mile at 208 is 5:11 - like this is would be 10:11 🤣

  • @philiproberts6947
    @philiproberts6947 Před rokem +2

    Loved this Mark,really good fun video. Have a great Christmas and all the best to you and your clan for 2023.

  • @stephen_101
    @stephen_101 Před rokem +1

    Bless - I think she enjoyed your hard work! Merry xmas to you, Jenna and the family. You've certainly created some smiles in 2022 😊

  • @fergalmoloney9288
    @fergalmoloney9288 Před rokem +2

    Nice to see some running content again Mark! You got me into doing Parkruns, and I have managed to improve a lot this year. Happy Christmas 🎄

  • @brendonsmith5029
    @brendonsmith5029 Před rokem +1

    Merry Christmas Mark. Still love the content and don't miss a video. Keep them coming and all the best for the new year.

  • @davezubie
    @davezubie Před rokem +2

    Always love your videos Mark. Your granddaughter looked like she really enjoyed that run, especially the sprint finish.

  • @kieferdowell2620
    @kieferdowell2620 Před rokem

    Mark, first off I absolutely love your videos. Perfect balance of insightful information and comedy. I'm new to running and have also been on a weight loss journey currently 50lbs down from 288 in April of this year. It's equally inspiring to know that you also came from a similar background as myself. Thanks for all you do and continue to do, you're truly an inspiration! Have a Merry Christmas!

  • @stan2264
    @stan2264 Před rokem

    Legend, great inspiration! Loving all the videos.

  • @ericbeauchamp7385
    @ericbeauchamp7385 Před rokem +1

    Talk about forming great memories! Granddaughter will remember this forever! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

  • @jeromed9750
    @jeromed9750 Před rokem

    Love all your videos, and this one is next level! Interesting and fun!

  • @almorrison2040
    @almorrison2040 Před rokem

    CZcamsr + lens cap. Brilliant !!! Solid effort that Mark, Happy Christmas and thanks for laughs and common sense. Im at the weight i was when i was 30, and running some fastish times, im just slower at the short distances now. As you say, the 2hr + half marathoners and 1 hr 10km etc runners are putting in a shift and deserve heaps of respect. Anyone not on the couch all the time is a hero!

  • @jfdoherty3448
    @jfdoherty3448 Před rokem

    Mark. My favorite video of yours!!! I loved it. Keep it up!!

  • @martinandrews2860
    @martinandrews2860 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant humour again Mark. We appreciate your content. It clearly takes a while to produce and the quality shows. Chuckled my way through that one. Merry Xmas to you both.

  • @vacationmode6286
    @vacationmode6286 Před rokem

    Nice video!🎉🎉. I started my running journey this year in July - fun to watch this video for inspiration

  • @AndrewPawley11
    @AndrewPawley11 Před rokem

    I've enjoyed your videos this year. Happy Christmas to you and your family.

  • @NeilLavitt
    @NeilLavitt Před rokem

    Brilliant, the contrast in emotion between you and your grandchild was priceless.

  • @ukymon
    @ukymon Před rokem

    Another great video. Thanks for the encouragement Mark

  • @grantross1360
    @grantross1360 Před rokem +3

    All sooooo relatable! I too run off quite warm due to my fat jacket 😂 I’ve been teetering around 110kg for a while now and I’d say I’m fitter, 5k is roughly 32 mins - pb 28 at 100kg and change. Weight counts for so much more than you realise. Thanks again for the content this year, all the best for 2023.

  • @Alister_Benn
    @Alister_Benn Před rokem

    Congratulations man, that's impressive... Looking forward to more inspiration in 2023.

  • @calboy5858
    @calboy5858 Před rokem

    Great videos, thanks for sharing your story. I just started my weight loss journey a year ago with cycling. This year I decided to take up running as well. Never ran over a mile in my life but with your lamp post method I jogged, walked my way through a
    5k. It’s all about little goals and accomplishments.

  • @oldsambo
    @oldsambo Před rokem

    Fantastic video! Merry Christmas

  • @largee24
    @largee24 Před rokem

    For me this is the most informative video you’ve done - showing in a pretty straightforward way what effect increased weight has on performance - well done. Plus I’ve been worrying all week that you’d be running a baby round the distance, but you were obviously youngsters when it comes to having children.

  • @charlie358
    @charlie358 Před rokem

    Great video as always. Showing how much extra weight affects speed wasn't surprising, but was eye-opening to see as an experiment.
    I had to clean beer off my keyboard after your closing comment !

  • @MWhite-zi9bf
    @MWhite-zi9bf Před rokem +3

    What a pleasant experience this video is!
    Merry Christmas Mr. Lewis and family :)

  • @GunrGunston
    @GunrGunston Před rokem

    Another great video Mark, laughed my head off 😂. I especially loved the Aussie accent attempts. Keep up the great content and well done. What a cute kid, she loved the Berliner Carlisle reverberation through your motion, just need to teach her a song or two. 🤔🤣

  • @leightonmain6069
    @leightonmain6069 Před rokem

    I laughed out loud, when you asked to swap over half way through. I enjoy your videos. Motivating, educational and funny.

  • @WisePaul1337
    @WisePaul1337 Před rokem

    Thanks Mark, reminded me I need to get back to being more consistent with my own journey.

  • @readwitht3833
    @readwitht3833 Před rokem

    Your videos have been an inspiration to this American. I first found your channel in mid-March and since then I have been inspired to run my first parkrun, sign up for a 5k in October, and most importantly I'm down 30 pounds with 15 more to go to my goal weight!

  • @thuebank8786
    @thuebank8786 Před 7 měsíci

    Your seriously one of the best fitness CZcams was Ever you deserve Times of millions of subs

  • @mgrowbee
    @mgrowbee Před rokem +2

    6:02 Amazing. This is such a good video, Mark!

  • @bbafett
    @bbafett Před rokem

    Love the Stallone montage. Very funny as usual and I am jealous you can pull that off running the whole time.

  • @cdogensis6392
    @cdogensis6392 Před rokem +2

    "Youtubing Grandad crushes man to death at Santa Race" is a GREAT headline. I'd read on...

    • @DC-lu5qs
      @DC-lu5qs Před rokem +1

      agreed - I'm a little bit disappointed that this video wasn't titled with that headline

  • @DadWorksVA
    @DadWorksVA Před rokem

    lens cap had me laughing pretty hard. Merry Christmas sir, thanks for the motivation/entertainment/tips/all things fitness.

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před rokem +1

      I spent about an hour trying to work out why the audio was good, but the video was blamed on the computer before I watched the other footage and realised I could see the cap was on!!!

  • @faykellett9589
    @faykellett9589 Před rokem

    Inspirational, thanks Mark. I'm 11 weeks post natal & 10 days off a tendinitis injury. You & your channel have kept me motivated during that time. I just ran my first 5k in 2 weeks at my fastest 33:53...training for a 10k in June & would love to get around the 1hr4min mark

  • @DeanPattrick
    @DeanPattrick Před rokem +18

    Tremendous video Mark. Great message based on your experience, comedy duo for the sponsor, two Stallone movies, Josh "moist in the middle" and The Duck Pond 🙌😎

  • @andyevans3352
    @andyevans3352 Před rokem

    Great content Mark.

  • @DynnJavier
    @DynnJavier Před rokem

    Merry Christmas and happy holidays Mark!

  • @johnnyboy6429
    @johnnyboy6429 Před rokem

    Her big smile is so sweet as youre running ❤️❤️

  • @walk-york
    @walk-york Před rokem

    Chuffed to see you mentioned in Coach Greg's top 10 fitness influencers. Always entertaining, hilarious, but also great advice

  • @georgeconnell3539
    @georgeconnell3539 Před rokem

    Excellent Mark!

  • @DaemonViews
    @DaemonViews Před rokem +1

    The giggling in the background really was the best soundtrack for your suffering.

  • @ralphmartinez1869
    @ralphmartinez1869 Před rokem

    Thanks for the fun vid Mark! Ohh the memories of Being overweight…! All the best Bro!👍

  • @emmettfitz-hume9408
    @emmettfitz-hume9408 Před rokem +11

    Mark, You're always one of the most down-to-earth and encouraging guys in the fitness world. My whole family enjoys your videos.
    Merry Christmas, from some of your fans in the United States!

  • @MrMattie725
    @MrMattie725 Před rokem +1

    "I look forward to seeing his CZcams video" said the lady at the finish haha :D

  • @htownblue11
    @htownblue11 Před rokem +1

    Mark and Joshua’s Australian SqaureSpace commercial should be used by them on every platform. This channel is the best.

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před rokem

      ha! It was our last one, we are doing no sponsored videos next year - so glad we ended in style! 🤣

  • @user-bz9ld2go3g
    @user-bz9ld2go3g Před rokem

    You never disappoint me with your videos. Still haven’t got over the making toast with a bike😂

  • @GarmrNL
    @GarmrNL Před rokem +1

    I recently lost a few KG’s and finally ran 5 Km’s in under 30 minutes, your video’s are a great inspiration to me! Have a great christmas and new year 💪🏼

  • @AndyCliffMTB
    @AndyCliffMTB Před rokem

    Entertaining as usual Mark, run looked pretty painful but your granddaughter's giggles made it funny, just wondered, have you done a sprint triathlon, I am sure you could encourage many people to have a go at what seems to be a fairly easy and enjoyable way into a different discipline. I am putting my toe in the water in '23, the Boundary Breeze sprint triathlon in Cheshire:)

  • @andrewharper4296
    @andrewharper4296 Před rokem

    Great video! Your granddaughters reactions are just priceless. I wondered if all the movement was going to make her a but errrm queasy 😂 but she was just perfect all the way through. Thanks for the explanation of the camera. Thought for a moment you’d wired your granddaughter up to a hi-power radio transmitter…😂 Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 😊 ….oh and I love that Grinch t-shirt. Just found out where it came from….no stock. Bah humbug. 😂

  • @adamprody1811
    @adamprody1811 Před rokem

    Love to see this video. I'm sitting over 300 lbs and starting my journey. Unfortunately, I hurt my knee when I started running, and the doctor says I need an MRI before I run again. Fortunately I'm cleared to bike and swim, so I set up my indoor trainer for the winter. Keep posting, I love your video's and use them as great inspiration!

  • @usernameenabled
    @usernameenabled Před rokem

    Love your video's Mark
    Informative
    inspiring
    and humorous

  • @MeriaDuck
    @MeriaDuck Před 11 měsíci

    You saying this is horrible followed by the giggle of your luggage was superb 😂
    Halfway the video I'm rooting for you to beat one of my only two timed 5km runs of a bit over 37 minutes. Go Gramps ❤
    And my running shoes are shouting they want more than walking the dog.

  • @donaldjoy4023
    @donaldjoy4023 Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @DavidJonesbt45
    @DavidJonesbt45 Před rokem +5

    I can relate a lot to this. I dropped 70lbs from 240lbs - 170lbs. I was always the guy over heating, summers were torture. The downside now being winters are a torture, I lost my insulation and am always cold. PS your neighbours must think you’re a mad man lol.

    • @MarkLewisfitness
      @MarkLewisfitness  Před rokem +5

      You can always put on an extra jumper to warm up - when you are sweating 24/7 in the summer, you can't solve that 😂😂😂

  • @jamesjowdy5471
    @jamesjowdy5471 Před rokem

    New star of your channel!

  • @iTribe-xn9qe
    @iTribe-xn9qe Před rokem

    Merry Christmas! I think the contraption needs a ladder so your passenger can climb up to take off the camera cap😂

  • @bradleyfothergill
    @bradleyfothergill Před rokem

    Lovely bit of stand up at the end😂

  • @honzaa6235
    @honzaa6235 Před rokem

    you make even the sponsor plug bit enjoyable!

  • @Rule5Cyclery
    @Rule5Cyclery Před rokem +2

    Did my first 5k at 326lbs on Valentine’s Day 2022, just today weighed in at 208lbs and biking an imperial century tomorrow

  • @geometron3646
    @geometron3646 Před 4 měsíci +1

    @6:25 😂 it's halfway shall we swap over? Killer line

  • @davidmurray3685
    @davidmurray3685 Před rokem

    Thank you Mark, this was a brilliant idea. 🙏🙏🙏❤️

  • @kimhargrove2013
    @kimhargrove2013 Před rokem

    I love watching your videos they have so much humor in them but also some really good experience advice. I have been a runner since middle school always like to do long distance. I am now 57. I'm about 40 lb overweight because of a break and running. My goal is to get back to my regular weight at 160. I'm a 5 ft 10 Grandma. But I don't like where I am right now. So watching you run with the extra weight makes me understand a little bit better about why I'm still kind of slow. So I'm on my journey to lose 40 lb and maybe make a PR at my next half marathon.

  • @raymonddauphinais5806
    @raymonddauphinais5806 Před 7 měsíci

    That kid on your back is the happiest I've seen in a while - good job on the race.

  • @bretstevens262
    @bretstevens262 Před rokem

    Great stuff!

  • @chrismosslifestyle8845

    Your granddaughter is hilarious! HOHOHO Merry Christmas!

  • @robbevanhoof382
    @robbevanhoof382 Před rokem +2

    Hi Mark, very nice vid! Still riding on Zwift? Really enjoyed those videos too. Greets from Belgium

  • @fastmuell2137
    @fastmuell2137 Před rokem

    Haha finally an advert I can sit through!

  • @largee24
    @largee24 Před rokem +2

    Joshua needs a toothpaste *ching* added when he smiles 😁

  • @bullsfan3705
    @bullsfan3705 Před 3 měsíci

    Love it!

  • @cockysonuvaB
    @cockysonuvaB Před rokem

    "Ho-Ho-Ho! Merry Christmas!!!" She's so precious!

  • @steffanaarts-greven1352
    @steffanaarts-greven1352 Před rokem +1

    Sounds like she learned from Jenna's "no pain" coaching style with those evil giggles🤣👍🏻

  • @thisisnotagameco
    @thisisnotagameco Před rokem

    Hahaha this is a fantastic video! Though i vote that your grandkid does the commentary next time, seems like she had a lot of valuable contributions that went unacknowledged here 😉

  • @ThatRunnerAaron
    @ThatRunnerAaron Před rokem

    Always love your videos mark, great content my friend. Merry Christmas, aside from the allure of non vegan temptations 😂

  • @jools758
    @jools758 Před rokem

    Lucky to have a (relatively) local parkrun doing Christmas and New Years days so I am looking forward to knocking them off my challenges. But after a few months of being ill I doubt I'll hit a PB. Oh well - ho ho ho! 🎅

  • @HKFromAbove
    @HKFromAbove Před rokem +1

    As always your an inspiration.
    I am in the process of losing weight.
    I'm cycling every day. 10km to 20km per day.
    125kg now 106kg.
    Long way to go want to be under 90kg and ultimately 75kg.
    Thanks for your vids

  • @Acewhip
    @Acewhip Před rokem +1

    Totally missed out on the elf outfit for the little one! What no snacks?!?! AND... I do pack runs too (sans mini-Santa). They really do make a horrible difference....

  • @Believeintimetravel
    @Believeintimetravel Před rokem +1

    The Master Blaster reference is on point!