Ultra runner tries 9000 calorie ROAD TRIP after a SPARTAN RACE!!!

After racing at Spartan BEAST in Scotland, I try to fit my entire cheat day into the car trip back home!
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[@MarkLewisfitness]

Shout out to my wife and Burger King for making this video possible 😁 🍔 🤦‍♀️ Hope you guys enjoy 👍

[@derx6666]

Kudo's to your wife :)

[@joncaseyuk1980]

Is burger King vegan now?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

@@joncaseyuk1980 They have a couple of things on the menu 👍

[@scottjones9362]

TV quality content. Way above average KZbinr . 👍🏽🏅

[@lucaslittmarck2122]

This race looks really awesome! You keep me motivated as I can really relate to you running as your closer to my 220lbs weight than the super awesome feathers flying in the front of the pro races. Thanks ! (:

[@InformWill]

So good, I've never been big into fitness (at all, I was always the goalkeeper in PE), but having lost some weight (18 stone to 15 stone) via fasting, I'm looking to get in shape now I'm under 20% body fat. It's just, where the hell do you start to train for something like this? How many years does it take? I guess couch to 5k, then 10k, and just go from there. I'm turning 24 in April so it's inspiring to know you were able to turn it around later in life. Mental effort though, Mark. Been watching all your vids with my girlfriend over the last couple of weeks and we very much enjoy your humour and take on all things fitness and eating. Keep it up.

[@lereveure]

keep up the good work! amazing content - hi from Canada

[@tonmtbcomic9066]

jan should have all your medals for taking you everywhere mark hope there was a lovely evening for her lol

[@markwildphotography]

“Good, serves them right” lightweights lol

[@jacquelineceja7463]

Love your material and honesty.

[@tomwright3086]

Boss video mate haha. Love the content. Looking at getting in to zwift but now I've seen a few videos Spartan racing looks horrible but great at the same time

[@weimpromptu]

You should check out the annual Spartan Beast hosted in Killington Resort, Vermont U.S. Specifically the dead march which is at mile 9.

[@ndeane80]

Great video … I remember that uphill barbwire crawl very well 😆😬

[@Good-Deed]

Your lady is smart 😅. Reminds me of my lady who refuse to walk with me after my run sweating and stinking

[@stuartgunn5350]

Always look forward to your videos class content

[@SuperDixxxie]

Heck this is just a typical Monday for me👍...... Minus the spartan race though😳😳😭😭

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Ooo we love a road-trip 😊

[@frankconte264]

Awesome job on the fast food pig out, oh and Spartan race was great as well. Lol

[@bevangarner]

Fantastic video Mark. It’s great to see how your editing skills are improving every time. Love photo not current in the pics of your son 🤣

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I’m getting the hang of the editing stuff now 😂 I just keep watching KZbin guides on how to use my software 😂

[@bevangarner]

@@MarkLewisfitness keep doing what your doing. Your my favourite channel and the reason I put down 3k on a wahoo bike

[@gm2407]

Does the rope 'nave seal' technique give your leg rope burn?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I put some kt tape on my shin at that point on my leg.

[@gm2407]

@@MarkLewisfitness Thanks Mark.

[@oz_jones]

Im sad that the closest Spartan is over 1200 km away, but we do have a similar race here in Finland, but I dont think they have the trifecta style medals.

[@jasonlendrum2776]

Please may you do a video on a top-level overview of what your training will look like for the Ironman in 2022?

[@runningbirderandbeer6140]

Thoroughly enjoyed that video. That you get any flak for the "safety will be much improved now" remark? ;-)

[@MarkLewisfitness]

No. Jen knows her skills, driving isn’t one 😂😂😂

[@anthonyarmstrong667]

Great vid Mark. Only just started watching your content recently and love the way your Channel flows! Can I ask do you drink Alcohol? I know it's can be a bit of a taboo subject but the fitness game just wondered what your perspective was on it as I don't recall it being mentioned in any of your videos. 👍🏼

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I don’t not drink 😁 I just don’t like it much! On a night out I’d rather a Diet Coke 😁 but my wife likes a drink so if we are out together I’ll drink with her. Short stuff normally (JD) as I don’t get the drinking pints of alcohol thing! I’m just not that into it. Maybe because of my size I can drink a lot and not feel drunk…. Then go straight to ill! So I have no happy drink stage that others seem to like! I’m either sober but drinking……or throwing up 🤣

[@almorrison2040]

Another hilarious video of you quietly enjoying hell. Fortunately, me not being a vegan, the 9000 calories might be slightly easier, so it's an excellent and definitely above average effort as a vegan. Ninja Warrior next!

[@Dazdigo]

Why did they use actual barbed wire? They could have used regular wire or string instead.

[@MrMadeinthe80s]

I dont know if I could go vegan, but the veggie whopper is pretty darn good. There are also some really good bean patties out there as well. I love the grief you give your wife and then praise her in the next bit lol

[@xXGSoIdXx]

as you said you never seen anyone fail the balance beam. the guy in front of you fails the obstacle 😂 and just keeps on going. your feet must land in front of the beam

[@innerchimp9783]

I'm watching this video 31 hours into my 72+ hour fast. I'm salivating!!! (Burger King burgers were my favourite ever! But I'm vegetarian now so all I have are my memories)

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Vegan whopper!

[@innerchimp9783]

@@MarkLewisfitness haven't tried that yet but I love the McPlant from mcdonalds and the vegan burger from kfc

[@borissanders198]

great vid

[@ronnieip3407]

i'm surprised at your placing. when i did it in 2018 perth scotland beast 40-45 age group i got 14/88. took me 3:30h. it was very difficult especially the absolute strength obstacles. the bucket walk had to carried in front of you (no shoulder carry and we had about 1km distance to carry it over trail tracks. no forfeit option). i couldn't even lift the hoist up as the weight was too high for my body weight. i did hundred of burpees! there is no way i am as fit and strong as you. maybe the pandemic has reduced the overall amount of ppl doing these races to more elite athletes.

[@RigzoTV]

Man you have the perfect wife. She is gorgeous and the voice is just, can hear she talks all day. Also thanks for being vegan.

[@chrisswan3986]

That Spartan course look doss. Noticed your views are becoming above average 👍

[@doc_ieva]

Had my 5000 kcal binge after OCR last month 😂

[@MrMateuszSiekiera]

From were did you got a petrol to go to Scotland???

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Oddly, petrol was fine further north.

[@ne14cycling]

Nice one!

[@jibroniuk3604]

Excellent video……

[@lo-pan]

And it has……Burger King 👑 ha the excitement

[@dug5tet]

Where about in Scotland were you?

[@scott6233]

I need help....... Im trying get. In the army and need to improve. Speed and endurance.... So I can pass the 2.1km... My time is currently 10:30 to 11:30 mins... How can I improve this. Time as much as possive in the shortest time!???

[@robertalynch5433]

That poison is why you failed the 10000 calorie challenge.

[@damonm9700]

ultrabeast? or that to easy... saw those purple shirts in the video

[@davidmcdowell2788]

Wait what is a royale. We don’t have those in Canada

[@MarkLewisfitness]

It’s a chicken burger. No idea why we call it that 😂

[@davidmcdowell2788]

@@MarkLewisfitness haha still way better sounding then ours which we just call the original chicken sandwich

[@vinib9981]

@Mark Lewis, Great Fun video Mark though if it was me it would be burpee’s all the way… You were clearly tired because you the opportunity to add a couple classic movie references: - Fava Beans and a Nice Chianti - Silence of The Lambs kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHrEmYuMf9epipI - Royale with Cheese - Pulp Fiction kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmnFq3V3gKiFoq8 Clearly obvious Vegan references 😂

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Yeah, I’ve already had the pulp fiction lecture from the wife 🙄 everyone’s a bloody filmmaker it seems 😂😂😂

[@flippmogaming1]

What car is that? Seats look mega comfy

[@MarkLewisfitness]

BMW X3 M4.0i

[@jimjamthebananaman1]

@@MarkLewisfitness I bet that shifts quick at traffic lights

[@MarkLewisfitness]

@@jimjamthebananaman1 it will do sub 5 to 60mph with kayaks on the roof and dogs in the back 😂. Perfect car for active folk that want to shift. 😁

[@bravehartley]

Tebay need to get some Vegan pigs for those big fat juicy sausage rolls

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I’m not an expert vegan…. But I don’t think the pig being vegan counts 😂

[@bravehartley]

@@MarkLewisfitness Thanks for pointing that out I knew I was doing something wrong 🙄😂

[@vinib9981]

@@MarkLewisfitness Unless it flies 😂

[@rickydicky853]

Hello

[@TheCuratorIsHere]

Not vegan noooooo 😱

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Calm down dear 😂

[@colinswan786]

As always, great video. Not enough movie clips for my liking but i'll give you a pass... seriously though, you demolished the guy next to you on the hoist... he was probably already on his limit and you broke him! haha

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Editing that lot together was a headache as it was……you’re lucky there was one movie clip 😂

[@XX-is7ps]

I know that you provide a mix of content on your channel Mark and I do appreciate most of it but personally this kind of content is a little bit unsettling for me in terms of almost encouraging unhealthy (mentally and physically) binge eating. It’s not quite “mukbang” but I just think your channel is better off without it. Not looking to criticise and please don’t take it the wrong way hut just some honest feedback to consider even if I’m in the minority 👍

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I just film what I what do - I've eaten junk food binges since long before KZbin was invented. I guess there are people out there who will see this and think the message is "have a burger" ...... I just have to assume more people will see "do some exercise" or "eat less meat" or "take your wife out somewhere nice" 😁

[@garethevans1466]

Why did you become vegan Mark? Is it health based or ethical?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Almost one year ago. Ethical. Definitely not healthier. 😁

[@James-zu1ij]

It's dangerous for vegans on the motorway. They might fall asleep 🤣

[@ianbritton7534]

Now I know Spartan is not for me. I'll stick to ultras.

[@robvogelaar7415]

Aʙᴏᴠᴇ ᴀᴠᴇʀᴀɢᴇ ᴠɪᴅᴇᴏ

[@Gizmogged]

I was on board with everything till he said he is vegan

[@MarkLewisfitness]

😂 so because you eat what I eat…. Plus some other stuff that I don’t…. You’re triggered 😂

[@oz_jones]

Imagine caring what other people eat (or in this case, don't eat)

[@zikaperic2133]

now we want more of the classy lady in the videos ... sorry mate you less interesting now

[@MarkLewisfitness]

This year she runs her first Spartan and first Hyrox…… so don’t worry, gratuitous use of spouse is coming 😂

[@ben1619]

Fantastic editing, really hard to tell a story that clearly from multiple perspectives but this was a seamless watch.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks Ben 🙏

[@kellyginther4978]

Motivated now to do a Spartan race

[@maxs6028]

I did Ironman Weymouth 70.3 last week and I burnt 8000 calories according to my garmin/hrm. With your formula that would have allowed me to eat (8000 x 3 + 3000) 27,000 calories on the drive home. I probably wasn’t far off. Another class video

[@MarkLewisfitness]

That’s a LOT of Burger King 😂😂😂

[@altosack]

When I did rim-to-rim-to-rim of the Grand Canyon (14 hours with a total of 11,000’ elevation gain!), I ate 5,000 calories the day before, 7,000 the day of, and 5,500 the day after. I was still hungry, but it was just too hard to eat more whole foods.

[@krisdavies3750]

I’m 30 years old and came across your videos (not literally) around six months ago. I really genuinely have found motivation not just for me as I’m already fairly fit in a similar way to you, but more for those around me. Do you have a lovely way about you and your relationship with Jen really resonates with us in. Tough mudder coming up in October Kris

[@E30OG1]

Just found your channel mate wicked, I’ve been cycling about 3-4 months never thought I’d like it but it’s bringing my fitness back after not doing anything since first lockdown, motivating channel mate 👌🏽

[@liam_c27]

Another great video, editing made a half hour vid feel like 5 mins, congrats on the trifecta 🍔🔱

[@tedbiggs3301]

Hilarious yet educational and challenging as always. I've been down the "toes gone bad" road before. Looking forward to the next episode with Nixon.

[@JohannesScheilke]

8884 calories, that is (almost) the Mount Everest of post-run meals

[@RoyImahara]

Love the format, switching between the ride home/eating and the race commentary.

[@Propulus]

17:20 this reminds me of my gym's locker room quotes printed on each locker: "Don't wish for it to be easier, wish to be better", which really gets my motivation going in the right direction each time I see it.

[@andyc9933]

That first barbed wire was probably a rolling one, if you get dizzy you flip over and roll the other way. That's what I stole from watching the pros. You can also take you hydration bladder off one arm and drag it through the low barbed wires to stop it getting snagged. A few things that might help with your next race ! Great video

[@odyrli00]

My non english mind quietly panicking when your car is on the left side in a left turn..!

[@lj7294]

You were 5 mins away from us! You could have used our shower 😂…next time! ‘Scotland’ is a big place!

[@6F2]

Congrats on the truly epic fast food trifecta, (Maccy D, BK and KFC). There's no medal but if you know...you know.

[@AdrianRedman]

Fast food trifecta! Love it!

[@zacharybenson3175]

Amazing video. Loved the combination of Spartan footage and eating footage. Kept the video very entertaining. Love the fact that you’re a vegan athlete as well.

[@SimonJamesBayman]

30 mins of fun. Happy days !! That's some of the Zwift ride covered

[@MarkLewisfitness]

You should sprint.....thats 4 rides for me 🤣

[@antsmands]

I think your support crew (wife) is what got you through the day. Congrats and nice work!

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

"The best threesore it is possible to have"....Oh you clever man. I see what you did there.

[@stewartfeatherstone346]

Brilliant video Mark, well above average.

[@laggmonkei]

Was that some kind of new fancy weddingvow? "Incase of hurt footsies i will get you your BK"?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

It’s true love 😂

[@skateherman2673]

Great format. Makes things more interesting. Thank you for all the insights. Extremely helpful (especially for the long rubs, for me). Nice twist on going vegan. At least for a while. Did you ever thought about becoming a WWF/ Nat. Geo etc. (Not from the vegan option, just the eco-friendly, enviro-nature aspect)?

[@movemorenowjames]

Great work Mark, new to your channel, but we both have endurance, strength training and zero drop shoes in common 👍. Great channel, love the hybrid mix of all methods.

[@theknights1512]

The person coming half way down the field isn’t necessarily the “average” person at whatever event. They would be the median. Sometimes you have really fast or really slow outliers, making the median either faster or slower than the average…. Pernickety, moi?

[@mikeloncoski5574]

Another great recap, story and edit. At first I thought wow he is narrating, eating that sandwich and driving without wife yelling at him or crashing but then realized i am an idiot and its the UK.

[@BabaDeyTri]

Very enjoyable video. Well done.

[@nickbell6435]

"not the smoking, they never caught me" love it 🤣I wasn't quite so covert, got caught a few times, fortunately never given the "smoke em up Jonny" treatment

[@AdrianRedman]

Nice work Mark - burpee free Beast! Aroo! You're showing a tonne of strength on those obstacles. VERY jealous of you being able to get a triple trifecta this year. Here in Australia we've just had everything postponed to next year so I won't even be getting a single trifecta. Get out there and smash it for me please!

[@cdogensis6392]

All this time jumping about, with added burgers. It's like watching a Tarantino fitness video. And just as well edited.

[@natethetoe386]

Great video TY. Question. Why the vegan stuff? I get if you think it is healthy, but it is BK and junk food. It is all junk No? The meat patty is the healthiest part of a BK meal. Maybe it is an ethical thing and that would make seance.

[@nops]

Love this channel!

[@commonkingslifts]

Mark your channel is amazing. Been binge-watching all your videos the past few days.

[@MatthewBell0310]

Just found your channel today and I’ve watched about 15 videos - unreal, such an entertaining channel

[@samuelbonacorsi2048]

Nice production, seems like a lot of work to weave all of this together into an interesting story - well done.

[@xSK90x]

Commenting for the algorithm. Love the content, Mark!

[@plowestv]

Really enjoyed this one . never knew what a Sparta race involved so a great heads up and as a vegi, now off to KFC! No idea! :-) Carry on

[@milosacimo]

10:43 Yep... Every time I am in a supermarket... :)

[@dankbank7424]

This beast Spartan fruit ninja stuff is goofy. It’s a 10k jog and playground dressed up like war

[@craigstanley9974]

Entertaining video as usual Mark 👍😁

[@greenmagpie]

Brilliant... loved it ! Thanks

[@Simon-xo5si]

Sorry i don´t read all the com, but why should you do this(this is the first com i ever made)?

[@TimS-i4v]

Hey Mark usually Saturday follows Friday…just wondered why you told us😂

[@AdamIsMyNameO]

Where does the 'normal' 2500 calorie number come from exactly? I know you're a very active person.... so if that is your estimated TDEE, I think it's safe to say that is massively under-estimated.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

2500 is what I can eat, if I’m doing no endurance training, and my weight stays pretty much the same. This allows for the fact I do these “cheat” days now and then so if you average it over a month it’s more than that daily. But basically, if I have nothing on that day (other than weights) I’ll eat 2500.

[@AdamIsMyNameO]

@@MarkLewisfitness Interesting, still seems low, but I guess you know what works for u

[@haggismuncher429]

A fatha bean is what Hannibal Lectur has a side dish when he eats his victims. That and a nice Chianti.

[@martinandrews2860]

Very enjoyable watch. As others have said, great content great editing. Nixon and Rocky long overdue………

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Coming soon 😂🐶

[@bermysanders9278]

shoulda went for the vegan sausage roll at greggs ha!

[@mediumslime]

i love you but i'm not quite ready to .. 😅 0:42

[@brantnuttall]

8:42 I hope she told you where to go after that dig! lol