Here are some before/after pics. For those of you who are just tuning in, this is the result of 60 to 70 miles per week running for about six months. Click on the thumbnails for larger photos. I’m happy. Becoming fit again is one thing but this takes the cake. It’s almost motivating enough to get me into the gym to firm things up.
Comment by rungreg
Sunday April 22, 2007 @
The top of your page is so nice !
I am a french runner who is also recovering from an injury (foot). You are welcome on my blog.
rungreg
Comment by Jon (was) in Michigan
Sunday April 22, 2007 @
Holy moly!
Somehow that 16 pounds got sent to me. 
Comment by 21stCenturyMom
Sunday April 22, 2007 @
That is outstanding! You look fantastic.
I am also interested in knowing if you changed your diet at all. I’m guessing that restricted food intake was not part of the program given the timeline.
If you didn’t restrict your eating you are a poster child for the benefits of exercise.
Comment by 21stCenturyMom
Sunday April 22, 2007 @
PS – I still think you should model the skirt again – if only you hadn’t given it away….
Comment by Mark
Sunday April 22, 2007 @
“Just running”? hehe. “just” running 70 miles a week?!
Just kidding with you Fat Runner. However, the miles are more than most people do – myself in the past included.
And, it’s all about calories in versus calories out.
To your question though, I don’t diet. I eat well and, as I’ve increased my mileage and intensity of workouts, I’ve even increased my intake when I felt it necessary. The key for me is that I’m burning a LOT of calories.
Two things though: 1) I don’t do evening snacking (except after my long runs) anymore, and 2) I eat a more healthy breakfast than I used to.
Comment by Mark
Sunday April 22, 2007 @
Jon, I didn’t send the pounds your way. I sent them to Ernie (of Bert and Ernie fame).
Yours came from someone else. 
Comment by jeanne
Sunday April 22, 2007 @
You are one white dude!
You’re looking absolutely fab, dahling!
Comment by Mark
Sunday April 22, 2007 @
Jeanne, that’s because we don’t see the freakin’ SUN for like 18 months of the year! 
Comment by La Lynx
Sunday April 22, 2007 @
That’s great! I don’t run nearly as much as you do, but I haven’t lost a pound in 3 years of running!!
Comment by Thomas
Monday April 23, 2007 @
Which one is before, and which one is after?
Just kidding!
Comment by 21stCenturyMom
Tuesday April 24, 2007 @
Well then – if you still have the skirt lets’ get a before and after pic in that – please!!!???
Comment by Dawn - Pink Chick
Monday April 30, 2007 @
Great job Mark. I’m not ready to post my before/after photos. I’m not quite at the after yet but getting there, I can see a difference and its showing up in my speed & race times. Its a great year for both of us.
Comment by steve
Thursday May 03, 2007 @
very impressive! i guess the key is to gradually build up to 60 or 70 miles per week and then maintain it. running that kind of mileage you’re burning about 7000 extra calories a week – about 2lbs if all other factors stayed the same.
keep up the great work,
steve
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Comment by Andrew Seeley
Saturday April 21, 2007 @
6 months of work added 10 years to your life.