Run For Your Life: Obese Man Running 5km Races To Shed The Pounds

Run For Your Life: Beating Obesity One 5km Race At A Time
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A FORTY stone man has vowed to beat the bulge by powering through countless 5km runs - and plans to conquer a marathon. Derek Mitchell weighed 625lbs when he embarked on his epic weight-loss quest in March 2014. After overcoming a soda addiction and starting his gruelling exercise regime, Derek, from Kansas City, USA, has shrunk to 564lbs and hopes to eventually slim down to a svelte 225lbs.
To find out more about Derek's running and contribute towards his medical bills visit: www.gofundme.com/penupk
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Producer: Dan Howlett, Ellie Winstanley
Editor: Marcus Cooper
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[@adelicioustaco412]

I wouldn't be surprised if this guy exercises better than the people who mock him for his weight.

[@halloweentreehouse]

true

[@gregvaldez1269]

I hate cardio right now but I'm nowhere near as big as he is and I'm afriad but determined to eventually run marathons , I needed to see this

[@nikolai8150]

U r an Taco N JunkFoods Aren't Allowed Here😂

[@greasyadrian9580]

Fr

[@greasyadrian9580]

He doing good im glad for him

[@Devil-tm4nu]

For someone his size. A 5km run is unbelievably impressive.

[@lukaruzic5192]

And also not good for his knees. It is nice that he is putting in the effort, but Id strongly advise he does some simple exercises to burn calories. Running might backfire and further complicate the situation.

[@Devil-tm4nu]

Luka Ružič Simple walking is very effective. I burned about 6 kilos of fat from walking and eating less + healthier alone.

[@lukaruzic5192]

@@Devil-tm4nu Walking is definitely better than running for someone as overweight as the man in the video. Im only 70kg and had minor knee problems running on tarmac with regular cheap sneakers.

[@Tomos_J-J]

They should use a treadmill that submerges up to your ankles, that way there'll be less pressure.

[@user-tq3xw7rq7c]

As a baseball athlete during my high school and college days this man is impressive, i cant even do 10k!

[@Mario_1611]

Don't make fun of people trying to better themselves. Good luck, Bro!

[@jeanjacquesrousseau1955]

Thats it. It's always great if someone wants to achieve a healthier life and works for it.

[@andrewstewart8798]

Amen

[@liamx6636]

Who's making fun? I just see a bunch of comments saying "dont laugh, dont make fun"... no actual cruelty. Just a bunch of virtue signaling.

[@ophiolatreia93]

Just put a cheeseburger at the finish line

[@summergolden]

@@ophiolatreia93 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vjm3]

Say whatever you want about him, but just remember: He's lapping everyone who's sitting on the couch.

[@badtiger7471]

vjm3 a common mistake lots of people make,, the recovery period is just as important as training. Or can you exercise 24/7?

[@vjm3]

@@badtiger7471 In relation to weight lifting: Work a part of the body, rest a day, work a different part of the body, rest a day, repeat. As for running: I have no idea. If your goal is to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you take in. I imagine that involves working out every day. If it begins to stress your body, I suggest doing low impact high caloric burning activities, like elliptical, and swimming.

[@vjm3]

@@nicolausteslaus Reference my latest post.

[@gachadaisy]

@@johnmcmahon3195 EW

[@tedharding7357]

Amen buddy I agree

[@cheesebagel194]

My man is running around 2 miles a day while most of us are sitting here watching him run instead of us running.

[@toiletroll5397]

BaconFarmer420 but I’m not fat

[@fortnitegodly5405]

@@toiletroll5397 yeah someday you'll just get heart problems instead.

[@joewhite6844]

I ran everyday in the army. I'm good and im not fat.

[@toiletroll5397]

Fortnite Godly we all going to die anyway

[@David-gj9qr]

BaconFarmer420 true

[@Butterfly-vr9dn]

*I don't know him but I'm so proud he is making the effort*

[@kaassaus4230]

@If You Haven't Got Eyes, You Shouldn't Have Wings how do you know there is not enough of it in this world?

[@danvez5656]

@@kaassaus4230 because the world is full of assholes, that much is very obvious ...

[@zeekzero4550]

@Mosley Shoahs can you read those other one thousand reasons?

[@rhinohorror255]

Im fat why am i watching this amd not doin dat

[@gussetblaster6786]

Absolute legend. Anyone who tries gets my respect.

[@Podym2]

fat man runnin

[@claraa.m6472]

There’s literally no one making fun in the comments so stop saying that 😐

[@pwensessjonez9954]

Thats what i was thinking. Like i am looking for comments where i see someone talking badly about him. They must had those thoughts in their own heads.

[@lielmalachi9091]

@Jack St.Clare But those comments came before yours

[@minab8777]

I don't think it's necessarily directed at people on this particular video's comments. People make fun of fat people ALL the time without knowing anything except that they are fat. If someone saw this guy in the grocery store, or checking his mail, or at the bank, or god forbid a restaurant etc, they draw conclusions and don't assume he runs 5Ks or that he is even trying to do something about his weight. I can't tell you how many times i've seen people film or take pics of fat people in public just to make fun of them.

[@cephalonsuda5739]

Your so right

[@AliAsghar-cv3og]

Ikr

[@agustf7527]

RESPECT: [phone] props to this guy

[@Shylade]

Amen to that. I’m looking at this guy with awe. I’m a long distance runner and if my weight fluctuates more than 5 lbs my heart rate will spike way earlier in my run and I’m miserable. I usually can’t even tell I’ve gained until I start running. Which it has because of Christmas and today’s run sucked. This dude in the other hand.. just my god he is actually in great cardiovascular shape.

[@user-tm6kl9ez1e]

Abyssdeviation thank u Hosea

[@retrohotdog3309]

I agree Hosea

[@dimaisatree]

Hosea Matthews Respect cause he’s running? Lmao all I see is a lazy slob who doesn’t take care of his body then runs a little to make it seem like he’s working

[@joesumz_3200]

Your okay boy

[@TheBigManWithTheBiggerPlan]

A fat person with an actual medical issue - tries his best A fat person who is fine otherwise - Wah wah why are you so mean its not my fault fat is healthy dont body shame me!

[@BenGAlejandros]

this guy tries his best!

[@joemann7971]

Being fat is a medical issue. All fat people suffer from some sort of metabolic issue. The difference is he has it worse than most and he's trying to do something about it.

[@alphacannywongaming8035]

@@joemann7971 that's why he is better

[@joemann7971]

​@Mike Hunt You eat too much because you have a medical condition. It's not the other way around. There is a thing called insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome is what many experts are considering this epidemic as a whole. Insulin resistance doesn't mean you're diabetic. You can have perfectly normal blood sugars and still be insulin resistant. I know I am/was. Diets like the ketogenic diet help reverse it. It's not as bad as this guy that has a separate medical issue, that even doing something like keto probably wouldn't help much.

[@aves2156]

FireGrim Gaming well thank you

[@Andrew-my1cp]

Where is this mad lad now? I want to see his progress. Mad respect. Has a medical condition and still has no excuses.

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@MrJamiez Fix it.

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@MrJamiez This does NOT seem true, that you are currently 100 lbs -- that is NOT a realistic weight for an adult male.

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@MrJamiez No, it is not. This is not true.

[@daahorse1652]

@@cathynewyork7918 Heh pussy deleted his comments

[@estebandsandovall]

This guy is really a MAN, even with an actual medical condition he stands up to his obesity and does something about it, he learned what he needed to do and did it. Change starts in you.

[@summergolden]

But he got that big in the first place.

[@estebandsandovall]

@@summergolden yes, made a mistake and worked to fix it

[@summergolden]

@@estebandsandovall 🤣🤣🤣🤣 really so you're giving props on fixing a problem that he put himself in

[@estebandsandovall]

@@summergolden dude, the point is that, a lot of people fall on the same problem, made the same mistake, and just live with it, or worse, blame others. Fixing a problem, specially one you got yourself into is really someting worth of recognition, to stand after falling. A lot of people stay down. Dont be a douche on someone triying to improve.

[@summergolden]

@@estebandsandovall ok let's say some burns down your house , are you going to give that person props because they're cleaning up the mess ? Hell no your going to be pissed. This person got fat and I'm not giving them props for fixing the problem.

[@christopherpeery8968]

I will never make fun of overweight people at the gym or race or anywhere that involves exercising because they're trying.

[@jacobgolub5750]

Christopher Peery Right, making fun of an obese person at a gym or race is like making fun of a homeless man at a job convention, it doesn’t make sense.

[@Solidsteakx]

Congradufuckinglations

[@christopherpeery8968]

Solid Steak looks like someone needs a solid steak haha

[@Daniel-ii6rq]

Christopher Peery well there’s a lot of fat level that sit on there phone and walk in the treadmill

[@joerotter2873]

@@Daniel-ii6rq I hear ya that's why I put at least on a incline of six if I'm only going to walk at 3.5

[@deadcell1]

this video is about 3 years old. I would love to see an update on this man.

[@Smullet90]

Looked his Facebook up, sadly he floundered out and has given up on it.

[@sfdgsdfgdfghdfg]

facebook.com/derekmitchellstory/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARAHYAdmegoXAqG3WSMBJhQDrzOoVT15SNb6RcNgXhftxWIPki3dGhYXxIj7Q5g-VduaDF1k2bnjAtU5&hc_ref=ARTqZY5PvBZfOmm5sJB2-DtYM0SdNhm-mv9XhkIVwLwJFhcddBk6ptSCbd7FhvdFZuk&fref=nf&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBSMYiXEAI_Ci3084jhwFVGt4A_GExdLOCPgrlFnsJE3HtkPjS7O_03C40KA5b7fY43rTooX4hDCDCZzUNqOn0HA2cKeA09CVJmT4yDqPItok4qjyVenMYWPZUeFSegukIFBPNqmOVWwRm54xAtWfQFzwy8-vfPzqPFziGCOqCApWbU896e2LTG9hQWBkY-vy6IQnwqRHjIP1FMhRrLMIEGowU4P9fz-BEnk1ZdD83fJfYuqtMqIZPsaPu18HPkZrmqEgFWP_1F3sK2IZkk7NH6aAxqx0NAvmOQ01QAAVz6nAZFISP0ZE_TRyrKX3wwIR4hm4o6bHgqLWLUcfyBHg

[@roadhouse6999]

@@Smullet90 He's putting it on hold, he says. I figure that means he's still eating well, at the very least. And it does look like he's lost a decent amount of weight since 2016.

[@robr7200]

Putting it on hold? Seems weird. If running and working are too much for him he should walk.

[@mjohnsimon1337]

He got a new job / apartment and put his 5k training on hold. He looks like he lost a lot of weight, but he's only stopped for like 2 weeks now so there's still hope!

[@tumalditamadresita]

If they give this man testosterone he will take over the world Respect brother your a real hero

[@toneman8478]

This video is almost 4 years old.. I'd like to know how this guy is doing now

[@elfasrustusis9671]

He lost 200 pounds . Looking much more better now

[@hugoclarke3284]

I'm sure we'll see him a-round

[@CurseMonstr]

No he didn't lose weight, he gained weight and gave up running

[@pwensessjonez9954]

@@CurseMonstr really?

[@Adam-bz7hi]

@@elfasrustusis9671 where did u even get that from

[@suzannemcarthur1208]

Look at this people who dont wanna lose wieght and use the excuse iTs My MeTaBoLiSm this guy has an actual diagnose wich makes it super hard to lose wieght but he is going at it at 200%

[@gotoangel2812]

He’s was only doing it for a week bruh

[@lemonglataitor2123]

give SOME humans a chance jk no trust for anyone but hope he does lose weight.@@gotoangel2812

[@gotoangel2812]

I know he lost some weight he looks way better but he stoped.but he’ll be back doing it

[@Sentium]

Stolen comment

[@suzannemcarthur1208]

@@Sentium wait did i steal this comment?

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

I admire his guts and determination. Screw anyone who mocks this guy.

[@tumanskychikov7255]

lol at "guts"

[@bensimmons6149]

He’s a walking loser

[@24sirosay28]

@@bensimmons6149 how?

[@heedlessed7952]

@@24sirosay28 cause he let himself go.. to over 500 pounds!!

[@24sirosay28]

@@heedlessed7952 didnt he say it was because of a condition?

[@kingfargo9578]

2:34 “ I started with a block” The start doesn’t matter, as long as you doing something about it.

[@millvee1005]

Kudos to this guy I'm less than half his weight and can barely run a mile, he's an inspiration to me.

[@starkiller23610]

This is what we should be promoting... Not fat acceptance bs

[@joeblow1328]

well said

[@xJuno]

we should not promote obesity we should promote health and that does not mean that you have to be thin. as long as your weight has nothing to do with your health i think its okay.. but if you get any kind of health problems because youre overweight please lose some weight

[@Kelpwoud]

Everything starts with education. Mandatory P.E. is probably the only exercise this guy ever got. With it should be lessons how to keep yourself in shape. And being able to grasp what's on the ingredient list of a bottle of coke,... should be taught.

[@tarantulabunnydog]

I mean, I think both are fine. Can't we just NOT shame overweight people/accept that people are sometimes overweight? As is seen in this video, Derek is taking care of himself but he's not going to magically be average weight overnight. Why shame him in the process? The body takes longer to catch up to the mind, if that makes sense. "Fat acceptance" at the core is about not judging a book by its cover.

[@esiasamoah7534]

Then stop bullying and embarrassing fat people that are exercising.

[@reissmarshall4166]

If anyone says he’s not running he’s walking I’ll put coke in your freezer

[@r.mcbride2837]

Yep. At that weight... think of it... carrying around - RUNNING - with 500 pounds. The average person can't even lift that. Imagine standing up! And then running? He's amazing.

[@lala-kc3br]

Bro running with my schoolbag is hard enough

[@PantlessHoboForReal]

He's walking, but the movement is literally called "come walk with me" facebook.com/derekmitchellstory/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARAHYAdmegoXAqG3WSMBJhQDrzOoVT15SNb6RcNgXhftxWIPki3dGhYXxIj7Q5g-VduaDF1k2bnjAtU5&hc_ref=ARTqZY5PvBZfOmm5sJB2-DtYM0SdNhm-mv9XhkIVwLwJFhcddBk6ptSCbd7FhvdFZuk&fref=nf&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBSMYiXEAI_Ci3084jhwFVGt4A_GExdLOCPgrlFnsJE3HtkPjS7O_03C40KA5b7fY43rTooX4hDCDCZzUNqOn0HA2cKeA09CVJmT4yDqPItok4qjyVenMYWPZUeFSegukIFBPNqmOVWwRm54xAtWfQFzwy8-vfPzqPFziGCOqCApWbU896e2LTG9hQWBkY-vy6IQnwqRHjIP1FMhRrLMIEGowU4P9fz-BEnk1ZdD83fJfYuqtMqIZPsaPu18HPkZrmqEgFWP_1F3sK2IZkk7NH6aAxqx0NAvmOQ01QAAVz6nAZFISP0ZE_TRyrKX3wwIR4hm4o6bHgqLWLUcfyBHg

[@reissmarshall4166]

(Nondht) Nondht Prachuabmoh coke will now be placed😂😂

[@l.h.9747]

I dont get that.

[@xzatik]

I’m a runner and running is hard at first if you never done it before, but respect to this man 💯

[@josht2604]

Same

[@maniac50ae14]

Too high of expectations. I hated running my whole life, even felt a certain anxiety around it. But then I started to question the speed and pace at which I thought I had to run. Then I had a cousing run with me and the goal wasn't speed, but being able to consistently keep a light pace for first five minutes three times with a minute or two rest in between. Now I can run miles at a higher pace

[@connorgregory5038]

Ok, so most overweight people have no medical problem especially like his, with having no testosterone and he still is trying to lose weight, major respect

[@connorgregory5038]

@@belaschaub5361 no I mean like no medical problem that casued him to be fat

[@belaschaub5361]

@@connorgregory5038 oh that makes sense xD

[@19cmgang]

Should just take cabergoline

[@antoniobreaux1584]

They do have extremely slow metabolisms. That is enough in itself. Nobody wants to be overweight dumbass

[@veneficiis6026]

@‍ what are you on my guy? Women have testosterone. It's in a smaller quantity, yes, but it is very much needed to function normally, if it is too low they have problems with fertility, mood, libido, periods etc. This is why women, after menopause, usually get hairier/balder- the typical male effects of testosterone are overshadowed by estrogen up until that point. Also some women produce more testosterone than normal from conditions such as PCOS and can get hairier, have irregular periods, etc.

[@Prestonesfpv]

I cant even begin to imagine how much determination this has taken for this guy.... so cool

[@xvhkgreen6297]

I cant even begin to imagine how many 🍔🍔🍔🍔

[@heedlessed7952]

How does someone even get this big, are they just eating whole cakes all day everyday??

[@codnez8979]

N W have respect for others. Maybe he had issues in his life and food was his escape. Some people fall into massive depression and their way of calming themselves down is eating and not paying attention to the real world.

[@Tomos_J-J]

@@codnez8979 That's still their problem, if they chose to make their coping mechanism unproductive then you shouldn't have to respect them for that.

[@heedlessed7952]

@@codnez8979 I'm assuming he just loves eating cake cause he's fat, I'm not questioning the guys character or mental health... You're assuming he's fat because he has massive depression, which there is no evidence for ... I think your assumption is disrespectful to be honest.

[@jackstretch8722]

This dude got heart, aren’t complaining hat his fat and stopped working hard in his body, blessed

[@dario0523]

Do you even English bro?

[@jcjc501]

I lost brain cells trying to read this

[@dario0523]

@@jcjc501 I got autism ):

[@jcjc501]

Arnold Lee for a matter of fact I think I also have developed this 'autism' that you speak of...

[@darukan]

489 other people somehow read this

[@handsfacespace5239]

If I filled a backpack with lead shot until I weighed the same as him, I don't think I could walk half a mile. The fact he can travel over three miles at pace at this weight is honestly astonishing to me. He must have incredible mental and physical strength.

[@timbotha4422]

This guy probably does more excercise than the people mocking him

[@morningstar8187]

Doesn’t seem to be doing him much good seeing as he’s gained back a lot of what he has lost and hasn’t made any updates since other than to e-beg for rent money.

[@bigbill327]

@The Moon ugly girls mock other ugly girls. idiots mock other idiots

[@sharkysharky3358]

He runs better than me...in PE

[@Mikkel584]

Sharky Sharky lol u can’t be serious

[@sharkysharky3358]

@@Mikkel584 ive never ran a 5k.

[@user-rn3mq5tl8y]

But to be honest unless you like sport, or are obese IT'S P.E. NO ONE TRYS IN P.E. We all hate p.e. P.e is trash

[@dkddododo6706]

Nah it’s a free lesson

[@sharkysharky3358]

@@user-rn3mq5tl8y you're right, it's just a joke. No need to take it seriously

[@liamc7097]

I'm a reasonably fit 200 pound guy. There's no way I could do a 5k with The Mountain from Game of Thrones (400 pounds) on my back. This guy does it every time. Absolutely epic.

[@roughryder5]

I need a "Where are they now" for this man. I love his confidence.

[@samuelstoner5651]

You deserve to achieve every one of your goals! I am so impressed that you are up and actually DOING something about your problems. Too many unfortunate souls look at the hurdles that lie ahead of them, and just give up in despair, but not you. I wish you luck and success here on out.

[@deadpicklechinahboi4777]

0:59 they both reached out way too early

[@xdgaming1689]

Haha ikr

[@tylerh629]

I was thinking that. Made me anxious to watch.

[@nevernonormies7812]

what are you? My subconscious after every one of my social interactions?

[@deadpicklechinahboi4777]

@@arandomzoomer4837 hehe

[@jazzysmooth1214]

😂😂😂

[@ayham634]

At least he’s trying

[@heedlessed7952]

Should have started trying 200 pounds ago..

[@crimdus5041]

N W better late than never

[@heedlessed7952]

@@crimdus5041 aw, that's nice

[@spacecore2972]

N W and how many 5ks have you run? at least he’s motivated

[@heedlessed7952]

@@spacecore2972 in my life? Too many to count. It's not that impressive man, clearly you don't exercise much.

[@genoelasuncion7094]

Keep going, we all are supporting.

[@jajasan6804]

This person motivates me to do jogging in the morning! Thankyou so much for still continue on striving hard for yourself! That's power! 💪💕

[@fungoidal]

the title can be taken out of context so hard Run For Your Life: Obese Man Running 5km

[@jrno93]

Ita an oxymoron

[@jrno93]

@Skinny Worshipper yes it is

[@tylerh629]

@@jrno93 It is not an oxymoron. An oxymoron would be a "slim obese man". Obese man running is just a good idea.

[@ginong7559]

Someone failed english

[@jrno93]

@@tylerh629 you're an oxymoron

[@siddharyam9682]

He will win his race 100%. He is inspiring to everyone. Best luck to him. He got his path.

[@geheimeperson2102]

He stopped running because of his job etc.

[@brandonsm6023]

We all crawled before we could walk. Putting that weight, impact on your knees is devastating. Don't stop keep going. You are a true inspiration.

[@animalcomedy4911]

He is an inspiration for all of us.

[@ss-ys1bq]

He has a real medical problem that makes him a larger person but he is still working hard for his heath while others are useing there self diagnosis as a excuse be more like him people!

[@moomooha234]

@vilmjjeerr Skaaa He did that in addition to a health problem, now he's actively working to get a healthy weight despite the health problem and puts in more work than a lot of people without problems. He's trying hard to have positive change from a previous unhealthy weight, and that's what is important. An actual enabler is the "body-positive" people who say all weights should be loved.

[@CaitJuliet]

inspirational! Good on you man :)

[@jtmunn4496]

This is the most inspiring man I have ever seen in my life good for you my friend I hope they get your health issues taken care of by the way great job

[@gfeer1989]

shed the pounds while shredding his knees, he's got determination

[@josht2604]

Yeah I was thinking this isn't healthy for his joints

[@TheRandomVaper]

@@josht2604 Yeah he really should consider cycling instead of running atleast until he has slimmed down. By the time he has lost all that extra weight his knees will be destroyed permanently.

[@imanny2012]

I respect the hell out of anyone for doing this!!!

[@zoeyneal]

I read this as “run for your life obese man is running after you” and was like w a i t t f t h a t s m e a n

[@morganc8666]

lmfaooaksjaajaj

[@perl5008]

R U N

[@jeff21killersep54]

Zoey Neal Ok you didn’t read the last bit like that did you

[@KLK01]

"5km Races To Shed The Pounds" Translate to "After you" mmhmm

[@milespennington5255]

I legit read it just about the same as you did.

[@ruthiemonroig1614]

The fact that this man makes an effort is a plus in itself 💯 its about consistency 👍😏✌

[@thirsklast1094]

Inspirational my man, keep going!

[@dehhamst3r219]

Wow he's so athletic! I can't even run 1km

[@dicio4001]

That is actually still good. I ran 10km in about 43 min and that was quite a good time. So him being fat and doing it in 1h is amazing.

[@theotryhard8651]

that is a very long time, 5km is easy to get a good speed because your not going to get tired. if its taking him an hour he's really not doing much about his weight.

[@benkissell4886]

Bila Omer he just said it's an hour of his day. Some of the time is signing in. So his time is less than an hour

[@fincenstraightsavage5532]

Bila Omer ya but most people his weight can’t even walk

[@thelord5895]

Bila Omer It's a guy isn't it?

[@isaacreaper6446]

WOW. This guy kicks ass! I hate running, but this makes me want to go do a 5K!

[@rachelno9229]

This guy is my hero. This is what it looks like to overcome the obstacles life throws at you

[@JasonGafar]

I'm so happy for this man. Keep up the great work, brother.

[@Jesussavedme]

I was literally just thinking of doing this thank you so much for motivating me to push myself I'm 260 lbs at 5 3 height and want to reverse all the medical issues that come along with this ..your incredible story really helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel God bless you

[@noodlerdoodler3070]

Good luck on your journey!

[@AW-Luke]

Good luck and don’t give up

[@spiffyfet8463]

Good luck

[@Jesussavedme]

@@AW-Luke thank you I really appreciate that 🤗

[@AW-Luke]

👍

[@ginoboss657]

Those wraps actually look good.

[@alvinjones4850]

that actually inspired me!thank you so much for helping me realize that it really isn't that hard!

[@TbarRocks]

Impressive!! way to go Derek! 5Ks right leg and maybe soon a 10K list on your left!? Keep it up!

[@hannahrowland]

Saw this video a couple of months back n showed it to my best mate. We both had the same idea. We decided to have a daily run of 10 miles. Since then I have lost so much weight and become happier. All because of this video

[@liamgustavsson8893]

x_h4nnah_x xx good job man, seriously.

[@torir3967]

x_h4nnah_x xx You really need to mix that up - 10 a day really isn’t good for you... I’ve done track and XC for 4 years, I had a 5k Invitational yesterday and a 5k Duel meet tomorrow. I don’t know what kind of background you have in running but that won’t be very beneficial to you!

[@MelonMan]

then you realize the guy in the video is back to 600 pounds

[@aok9153]

@@torir3967 10 a day is fine, theres people out there doing half marathons every single day for training.

[@EliseLife]

This makes me feel so happy that someone is putting their effort into doing this! These are the type of people who deserve much more!

[@josephreardon7066]

This guy has a lot of guts and determination. I’m rooting for him!

[@christophergrabon1294]

Keep it up!!! You’re a true hero.

[@hibro9737]

Is KZbin trying to tell me something?

[@matthewledford7209]

If you’re overweight, probably, otherwise it’s just random, just like for me.

[@Vivianite02]

@@matthewledford7209 Don't have to be overweight to be unhealthy

[@matthewledford7209]

Troy Boi I never said that but being overweight is unhealthy.

[@Modest_classy_Queen]

@@kisshooters69 aren't you on a computer/phone doing the same thing watching the same thing as everyone else. then want to tell someone to do something constructive...smh

[@Modest_classy_Queen]

@@kisshooters69 I said "aren't you on a computer." anyways that's not the point the point is your doing the same thing, your at home on KZbin watching the same vid then telling someone to do something constructive. that's hypocrisy

[@litzburger]

YO DEREK if you read this, DON'T GIVE UP!

[@PJJ196]

Respect this dude trying to get into shape .. good job bud

[@airplusmontreal4499]

Derek, you're my freaking hero dude ! I train and results come kind of easy for me, but that being said, after watching your video I realized that I still have little determination compared to you. My training today will be twice as intense cause of you !! Keep it up !

[@mikki_gaming332]

Him: Obese man running 5KM with medical diagnose. Me: Noodle who cant even run a meter '-'

[@dennys.mtz21]

That's actually bad.

[@lmoral222]

Be inspired young Padawan.

[@grammarpolice2714]

More or Less: Lmao 😂

[@zinabalasfoor2545]

@@lmoral222 ppftt that My hero academia reference though

[@drsqeegy4099]

He *finished* 5kms. Trust me you can beat him

[@Fullthrottle.17]

On a side note, those burritos he made look 🔥🔥🔥

[@moingenaumoin3468]

he can cook and it looked so delicious

[@ericcarrillo1294]

Brian H Looks flames.

[@ennisdelmar807]

when he took a bite and the stuffing said "imma head out the backdoor" xD

[@bashisobsolete.pythonismyn6321]

Readymade tortillas are 70% glutinous wheat flour and 30% vegetable oil. Plus, he added cheese. That was his public display of "healthy eating". Just imagine how much worse it is in private!

[@willn8664]

@@bashisobsolete.pythonismyn6321 surprise you didn't mention the chicken he was cooking. Animal products are overall not good.

[@shannoncaron1573]

What an inspiration. Love the determination!

[@samoangimli2640]

Awesome effort - I love his passion for running 🏃‍♂️, he puts me to shame and he is definitely an inspiration - Keep up the good work!

[@lolgetrektnoob6970]

Honestly mad respects to that dude!!!!!!💪 I wish him the best of luck reaching 250 lbs👍

[@bigdickrick3102]

Hell yeah. So much respect. God bless you sir

[@iamfabulous7670]

This man inspires me to run. Many blessings to him. ❤️❤️❤️

[@swaky5138]

Would like to see an update on his progress today in 2020. Truly inspiring to see people trying to turn their lives around for the better!

[@summergolden]

2022 now

[@lalit3124]

@@summergolden 2023

[@synysterxp470]

he’s doing ok but, life caught up w/ him. he gained more weight, & his body started giving up on him & couldn’t finish his last 5 & 10k but says he’ll be back at it

[@moblack5883]

@@synysterxp470you mean he was lazy

[@synysterxp470]

@@moblack5883 if that’s what u think an injury is, then sure.

[@annamiller4114]

Still doing laps on people sitting around! Good for him.

[@grimr34p]

Anna Miller thats what I tell myself everytime I go to the gym. O may be 316lbs used to be 335 but im still going strong eatting whole foods and lean meats

[@theviewer4314]

Hasfit?

[@DwwwD]

2:17 New diet tactic. Let half your burrito fall out.

[@shawn015]

I saw it coming, shook my head IRL. lol

[@unitedstates4912]

thats like a 5% of the burrito

[@genegarrett9665]

My new inspiration person wow keep rising to the top

[@PatriotGamerBoy]

you my dude are motivation for thousands of people around the world Keep killing it my man

[@herpderp1662]

His legs would make atlus jealous after he loses all that weight.

[@redpandaboi9404]

Bruh could straight up lift what atlas could barely hold

[@hungryninja]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmmpYYVvqJt9iac

[@erikodegaard2943]

Red Pandaboi he could lift atlas and the earth with ease

[@tracy08161967]

I thought about the overall muscle he must have. My brother-in-law weights about 500 lbs. He started riding a bike. I recently told him I want him to get healthy because I want him around for a very long time.

[@danjo1967]

wow. i cant imagine how hard that would be on your joints. good effort.

[@jackmcslay]

Hard enough that others probably shouldn't follow his example, there are safer exercises for people this size.

[@Polyglot_English]

How the hell this is good effort?

[@anonymousamasawa3153]

I love the spirit of this man, he's trying and that's what matters. ☺️Stick to it pal and you'll be there in no time 🤗

[@iMarley_]

I love his determination! I can barely run around my garden, let alone run a bunch of 5ks. Good job bud.

[@andrewp4220]

That’s determination!! Good for him. The video says it’s a combination of health related issues and not being active. I give him a lot of credit because choosing to eat healthy isn’t easy for everyone. Don’t understand why people make fun or bash him. At my peak of working out I was 174lbs, ran 5 miles 5x a week, benched 315 for 5 and was 9% body fat. Never would I make fun of someone for how hard they work. Kudos to this guy for having a goal and working towards it.

[@nickleback3695]

nice humblebrag m8.

[@MM-jt3nf]

This guy looks like an amazing cook!

[@BroccoliBeefed]

@Chara Kara . That's not amazing cooking. It's called normal cooking and knowing how to prepare real food. Kind if sad if you think what he is fixing is amazing

[@brandondillow106]

Lol he sliced a zucchini and put chicken on a frying pan thats not that hard

[@jonm2764]

BroccoliBeefed congrats on commenting on a year old comment

[@sarah090901]

If slicing veg and frying chicken on a pan is "amazing cooking" to you, you mustn't know how to even make toast.

[@weepingwillow2444]

K4 Josiah I thought the same thing

[@timdaniels2100]

Thank you Derek for your inspiration.

[@aaronflanagan8983]

Truly inspiring. Keep up the great work!

[@shenicealexander5119]

Looking at this man and knowing he weighs over 500lbs and he's already run 17 5k! My word, i want to run a 5K now and compete in races. I am inspired! You go sir!

[@redyumi6441]

I'm rooting for this guy!

[@miabromley2761]

I love that he is trying so hard! ❤️ and since it’s hard to loose weight for him he still does it! 💛❤️ such an inspiration! 💛🥰😘🤗

[@mikebucur8461]

Inspirational. This is something truly special. Wish him the best.

[@crispyrashers]

Transpirational, even.

[@DGXGoggles]

I always enjoy seeing these stories of people fighting to improve themselves. Massive props to him, even though my weight problems are just toning up it still inspires me to try harder to match his determination.

[@CosmicTofuu]

Yo his tattoo is ridiculously clever and holds a powerful meaning. Hope this homie is doing well.

[@007999999999999999]

Clever? His whole body will be covered in tattoos in 2 years from now if he keeps doing it.

[@prophecyinchristaboveall1825]

Keep going man! God bless you.

[@thomasdachik64]

Being a high school runner myself, there's nothing more inspiring than something like that, seeing that many people sufferring from obesity seem go through a loss of hope, but not only to keep a high integrity, but to run 15 5ks!!! I've never done that many in my life for sure

[@jaywillzxrp2691]

Try putting on a 200lb suite and walk 5k. Let me know how that works out for you. Keep it up buddy your strong and amazing. You can do it i believe in you.

[@debysuprihatin5512]

Yes you're right

[@jsprunger6246]

Well he does have a lot more muscle because of that weight.

[@akonacorn3629]

Jake Sprunger no he doesn’t. What are you talking about imao.

[@jsprunger6246]

Dude ofc he does, if you have to lift all that weight you will have muscle.

[@jeffw1267]

For me it would be an additional 380lb suit, and I wouldn't be able to stand up, let alone run.

[@Dari.uhh0415]

THIS IS SO GREAT! I really hope he achieves his goal and even more so! (: you go, man! keep trying!

[@meelybandzz.12]

Keep running love the Effort my guy❤️💪🏽

[@joenichols3901]

The guy seems so positive for his situation. I feel like I struggle more with positivity than him even though my situation is "better". Good for him.

[@Hannah-xb3dr]

He’s over five hundred pounds and is running 5Ks. That’s actually amazing.

[@megb8444]

This is so inspiring and I absolutely love his personality and positivity! We need more people like him!

[@ambercampbell5179]

This man is an inspiration. Charity work, caring about his body, determination. The list goes on

[@floydknowles753]

Wow, I'm impressed sir, you go dude! Awesome, I pray you you achieve your goal👍👍👍👍👍