His FIRST EVER half marathon after weight loss

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  • @tonyuk928
    @tonyuk928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Have to admit to having tears in my eyes at the end of the video, thanks Harry and Sonny (and the extra camera person/professional athelete) for a truly inspirational film.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Tony my man
      All the best with your own running journey
      Harry

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you for your kind words, Tony.

    • @tonyuk928
      @tonyuk928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@sonnyhacker1591 I was in a similar position to you 4 years ago, 5 stone too heavy nearly 58 and could not run 100m without stopping. Now at nearly 62 I have a 5k PB of 20:24, a 10k PB of 41:30, half PB of just under 1 hour 35 and a 3:37 test marathon PB. I am hoping to break this in a Race Marathon tomorrow which should give me a good for age time for the London Marathon going forward. Hope your story will inspire others too take up running and hence their life as I know that it has completely changed mine.

    • @vision8579
      @vision8579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sonnyhacker1591 Impressive Sonny. I've been working at it for about 1 year, still have not hit the 1/2 marathon distance.

    • @richardgormley260
      @richardgormley260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sonnyhacker1591 hope you are still doing well and enjoying your running!! 😊

  • @trevdoes4543
    @trevdoes4543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    One of those times you wish there was something more impactful that a like button on TH-cam, great work lads 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

  • @davekirkwood9076
    @davekirkwood9076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Brilliant... that's definitely an inspiration to us bigger guys... I was 125kg 2yrs ago.. I started running using Couch to 5k.. its a 9 week program and I completed 5k on week 8 in 32mins, my weight went down to 105kg ... then I stopped... life got in the way I suppose.. my weight went up to 115kg .... im now sitting here literally just finished a 2.5km trail run, my first run in 18 months ... shattered and looking for inspiration I found your channel.. brilliant... keep it going... 👍

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazing Dave, well thank you for watching. I think there is a slightly untapped market out there for running as a bigger guy.
      I spoke to Sonny this morning and he had just completed parkrun - he’s shooting for the sub 30
      Keep it up Dave, it’ll be worth it, being fitter just makes everyday life easier.
      Good on you and thanks for watching
      Harry

    • @davekirkwood9076
      @davekirkwood9076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thisisjogon I think us bigger guys are taking over.. ironically one of my mates won his park run this morning with a finish time of 19:33 ... 3.58km pace... he's invited me on a run.. we couldn't be further apart in ability 🤣 ... I'll give it a go.. 👍

  • @yellowfolder
    @yellowfolder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just discovered this channel and binging like mad. What a nice community!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome and thank you

    • @matthewsmith2040
      @matthewsmith2040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Training for a half at the moment after running one about 3 years ago. Inspiring to see the dedication!

  • @chrisbowman1113
    @chrisbowman1113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a realisation at the age of 37/38. Eating too much, drinking, smoking not monitoring anything around my health and suddenly hitting 17.5 stone - the absolute heaviest I had ever been. I gave up smoking and monitored my diet. As soon as the first lockdown hit I tried running. With drive, focus and support of others I continued my journey and went from 3k - 5k, from 5k - 10k and beyond. Soon I had time goals and distance goals. I still have lots of goals I want to hit but I run half marathons and hit times I could only dream of. I haven’t smoked for years I eat healthy and wouldn’t change it for the world. Life is a journey and what a journey it can be when your running. Well done sonny - super inspirational and I felt every step along than journey. Amazing ✊

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for this Chris, what a journey. Running can be an amazing changer of someone’s life or condition. Well done and keep it up

  • @gummer4england
    @gummer4england 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brilliant guys that’s what it’s all about

  • @colinkosky
    @colinkosky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just done my 2nd half marathon and got home to watch this video, I am 68 and started running 3 years ago, same story as Sonny. Do about 2 and a half hours as well. Love the idea of doing this with someone as I just take off with no intention, get to 15km and think why not. Great encouraging channel.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much Colin, bravo on the 2nd half marathon, unlocking these distances can do something wonderful to the soul
      Keep up the great work Colin and cheers for watching
      Harry

  • @garymitchell277
    @garymitchell277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Proper running by two proper blokes( and the lady cameraman! ). GAZZ and Riley ☢☢

  • @charliemccarthy7996
    @charliemccarthy7996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Sonny, what a legend you are my friend! This is the running content we all want to see. Great story telling as always Harry, superb video. JOG ON!

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for your kind words, Charlie 🙏

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🧡 Charlie McCarthy

  • @DaddyAaron8523
    @DaddyAaron8523 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very inspiring story. A year ago I was 96 kg and decided to lose weight after my son was born, I’m 80 kg now and really loving the running. Training for a half marathon in 5 months and can’t wait! Well done, Sonny.

  • @Olikachu
    @Olikachu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The ending with climbing the summit again is so poetic, well done!

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers, Oli 🤙

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Main man Oli, always supporting, cheers Oli

  • @Wi11i4mJM
    @Wi11i4mJM ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done to Sonny for completing the run and well done to Harry and the person with the camera! I saw his 5k video first. I'm currently working towards Couch to 5K in Perth, Australia (on week 6). I grew up in Tetbury near Bath and must say there are too many hills in Bath. The only place I ran there was at the uni athletics track back in my teens.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Know Tetbury well, yes Bath is always amazingly hilly when you run around it. Thanks for sharing - all the best

    • @catrionakilgallon4400
      @catrionakilgallon4400 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m in Perth too, hope you have achieved your goal!

  • @vitamincalmasmr
    @vitamincalmasmr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    WOW I got so emotional watching this. So inspiring. Congratulations Sonny you did amazing 🎉💪🏃‍♂️

  • @pixiegrey6464
    @pixiegrey6464 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could never understand why people wanted to run further. Yesterday finished my 1st 10km trail run, now I want to go for a further, more challenging run 😂 I've been bitten by the love for running 😅😊

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazing. Welcome to the bitten Crew

  • @TheDeterminedRunner
    @TheDeterminedRunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sonny did a great job with the run & top marks Harry for helping Sonny out. Well done both of you 👍🏃

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks 😊 I honestly think I might of folded the last km without Harry and Louise, they were brilliant!

    • @TheDeterminedRunner
      @TheDeterminedRunner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sonnyhacker1591 you did it, 1st of many 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, Sonny was definitely also determined that day

  • @richardgormley260
    @richardgormley260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Years since I commented on anything on you tube but this deserves it. Well done sonny! Keep it up!!! ❤😊👍👍

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Richard, appreciate you commenting

  • @ThisRunnerLovesPurpleYT
    @ThisRunnerLovesPurpleYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a great way to capture your first half marathon! Well done Sonny! Marathon next! Great video!

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I really couldn't imagine 2 half's back to back 😅🤪 thats definitely the goal, though 😀

    • @ThisRunnerLovesPurpleYT
      @ThisRunnerLovesPurpleYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sonnyhacker1591 Bit by bit you'll get there. If you continue on as well as you have been, you'll do it! I have done a few marathons and sometimes now, after doing a half, I still think "imagine doing that twice!" Its the goal you set on the day. Good Luck!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The marathon awaits

  • @stuartbrown8697
    @stuartbrown8697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That was mega. Well done Sonny and the team for supporting him! 👏👏

  • @paulgibbs6067
    @paulgibbs6067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m very late to the Jog On party (which is awesome btw); great story & I love that parkrun has become a unit of measurement

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome and thank you Paul, yes the ‘just a parkrun to go’ has also become a favourite

  • @northernninjarunner5506
    @northernninjarunner5506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done Sonny, it’s starts with one step and you never know where you will end up

  • @davecowdry6274
    @davecowdry6274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing video Harry. this is what running is really all about. Well done Sonny.

  • @leeappleby7541
    @leeappleby7541 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Firstly well done sonny, this is the first video that really resonated me due to my own weight gain. I also turned to running almost 1 year ago. I am heading towards my first half marathon which will be the GNR 2023. Very inspiring video Harry, well done and thank you. Wish me luck and sonny hope you are well

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing Lee, next video will also touch a little on this and running as a bigger person, which I’ve had experience with.
      Thanks for supporting what I make 🙏

  • @carolineeaton3882
    @carolineeaton3882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great video Harry & an awesome experience to have shared together!

  • @kerrypowell38
    @kerrypowell38 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That was amazing! Sonny is a true inspiration! Harry, you've made a wonderful video, so moving, so inspiring 👍

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much, Kerry. Harry really did do a great job :)

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Kerry

  • @loftysaltmarsh69
    @loftysaltmarsh69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well done Sonny, great video. 👍

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers, Andrew 👍

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for always watching Andrew

  • @emilymontague8550
    @emilymontague8550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Currently training for my first half marathon - thank you for the insight and the inspiration!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the watching and commenting Emily!

  • @clairel3730
    @clairel3730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A brilliant video and story. Well done Harry and Sonny 😃

  • @jimlaidlaw8925
    @jimlaidlaw8925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic work Sonny !

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Appreciate the kind words, Jim 👍

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks Jim 🧡

  • @leftfish7686
    @leftfish7686 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This really hit me as someone that was in a similar situation to sonny, that feeling of finishing your first half, so anticlimactic at the time (didn’t do it in a race either) but looking back, such a incredible achievement! Well done Sonny!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely, well done yourself and wishing you all the best

  • @adzy1893
    @adzy1893 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a legend, well done Sonny.

  • @xxmorancxx
    @xxmorancxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have to admit my eyes filled with tears at the end! What a great story of triumph! Go on Sonny 👊🏻

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s a legend. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @clarequarton8336
    @clarequarton8336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done Sonny, and as others have said Harry, great storytelling as always!

  • @emilym4426
    @emilym4426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well done Sonny! What an amazing achievement. It's really not easy so your dedication is inspiring.

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Emily :)

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He did very well indeed Emily, thank you for the comment

  • @taniafrankle7412
    @taniafrankle7412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this..... I am older, slower and bigger than most runners and content like this is inspiring. Well done Sonny!!!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Thank you Tania

  • @Just_running_
    @Just_running_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice one sonny! That's an awesome run 🤙
    Thank you Harry for another superb video 🧡

  • @stanbudden9387
    @stanbudden9387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I so love this story. There are a lot of parallels to my story - too many. I was 290 at my heaviest in August 2018, when I started my life change. I started running, and at Christmas 2019 a friend of mine ran with me and became my encouragement. In August 2020 I ran my first half (2h25) and haven’t looked back. Last year I ran 10 half’s and this year, my friend is encouraging me to prepare to run my first full.. especially since I am now at my goal weight of 180 lbs. Sonny I am proud of you. And thanks for the awesome content. Glad I found this and now I have another podcast to listen to.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing Stan - I wish you all the best with your continued journey
      Harry

  • @MikeOnslow
    @MikeOnslow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work Sonny. I had a similar journey over the first COVID lockdown with running which saw me fall in love with it. Starting off massively overweight, I used running and a diet improvement to to shed over 5 stone and I've never felt better. My love for running was born of a necessity to lose weight, but has stuck with me ever since.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear Mike, that switch to falling in love with the act of running itself is a big secret to momentum and consistency
      Keep it up
      Harry

  • @stevemorgan3911
    @stevemorgan3911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loved this video Harry. Inspirational stuff, Sonny - well done indeed.

  • @colinsawyer9391
    @colinsawyer9391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another amazing video Harry 👍 Congratulations on your 1st Half Marathon Sonny, great running 💪 May be see you on the Bath Half start line next year Sonny 🤔 If you enjoyed the canal run, I can recommend the Kennet & Avon from Bath to Bradford on Avon 🏃‍♂️

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thankyou, Colin.
      Funny you should mention the K&A, I done dundas to avoncliff and back this morning - lovely stretch 👍

    • @colinsawyer9391
      @colinsawyer9391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sonnyhacker1591 🤣🤣🤣 great minds ... I'm in Trowbridge, one of my fave long runs is to Avoncliff and back 👍

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@colinsawyer9391 Haha! Small world! Might pass you on the footpath one day then mate 🤙

    • @colinsawyer9391
      @colinsawyer9391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sonnyhacker1591 we will have to make sure we are wearing my JOG ON tops 🏃‍♂️👕

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@colinsawyer9391 A staple now mate :) I'm the biggest moving traffic cone in Bath , you won't miss me 🤣

  • @stuartcowley9813
    @stuartcowley9813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOVE this. Great running Sonny, what an inspiration and what a great video Harry. Well done

  • @shaundrew3600
    @shaundrew3600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this what an awesome story look forward to an update on sonnys running journey 💪🧡

  • @jbimpersonates
    @jbimpersonates ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work Sonny! Love the video - well done Jog On

  • @Jwithacomma
    @Jwithacomma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome work Sonny! I'm at a similar point of wanting to run my first HM, my best distance being just over 10 miles. Sadly had to ru n shorter distances due to injury, but this has inspired me to get back into distance training again, hopefully I can get there too one day xD

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you 😊 Best of luck with the come back!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck with the training and thank you for the support

  • @Scott-fi6ml
    @Scott-fi6ml 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video has lifted up my spirit to want to run a half marathon regardless of my age or body shape. Thank you Jog on for this inspiring video

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Scott, I wish you well with it if you decide to run a half distance.
      Thanks for watching and supporting
      Harry

  • @RunningOffGrid
    @RunningOffGrid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video Harry, inspiring stuff!

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Harry done an amazing job 👍 kudos on the recent snowdon and nevis summits 🤙

    • @RunningOffGrid
      @RunningOffGrid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sonnyhacker1591 ah thank you Sonny 😊

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sonny Off Grid - the collaboration episode

  • @dsmith8384
    @dsmith8384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, well done Sonny. You never forget your first (half). You've got a real eye for quality content Harry, keep them coming.

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Darren 😊 Definitely a run to remember!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Darren 'the legend' Smith

  • @VegasVegas618
    @VegasVegas618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great story and really well told. Love the Jog On videos which are so varied and interesting. Keep it up.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s very kind Ian, we try our best to bring out stories from the running world.
      Thank you for watching Ian
      Harry

  • @jasonwilliams8264
    @jasonwilliams8264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, very inspirational, I've been running again since November 2021, after being told i have type 2 diabetes, currently upto 7k, i find these videos funny and easy to watch, keep em coming.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear Jason and thank you.
      Well done on your own journey since 2021 - keep it up too!
      Harry

  • @colinfitzgibbon9646
    @colinfitzgibbon9646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sonny, my experience is that running and weight loss is a positive feedback loop.
    When you lose some weight, running becomes more enjoyable and goals become achievable.
    You run more and lose some more weight.
    I went from 107 kilos to 85 kilos, from parkrun to (a) marathon.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate your story Colin; thank you for sharing.
      Well done on your own journey and cheers for watching

  • @Snaerffer
    @Snaerffer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sonny … legend!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The man the myth the legend

  • @tail_lamp7538
    @tail_lamp7538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such a good video, very motivating.

  • @Jake-mp9yc
    @Jake-mp9yc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats to Sonny! You've inspired me with your perseverance

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it Jacob, thank you for watching

  • @bronaghpatterson5605
    @bronaghpatterson5605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sonny you are an inspiration!! well done sir. cracking video harry

  • @naomisewell8778
    @naomisewell8778 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so wholesome x

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sonny was great to run with

  • @richardhall4830
    @richardhall4830 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the slight hyperbolic delivery it harks back to world of sport and grand stand days. Wonderful content and so many enjoyable videos. I'm a 20 min park runner and there isn't much content aimed at average Joe's like me. The work dedication Harry puts in to these must be frankly mind boggling, as well as being a very good runner.

  • @michaelager2540
    @michaelager2540 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    well done sonny , very impresive and inspiring , i am still thinking about doing a HM in november , but im miles away from that distance with my running at the mo , great clip

  • @moosestubbings1853
    @moosestubbings1853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im on a weight loss journey also,I lost 265lbs.so far💯
    I did it by going vegan and jogging/running.
    When i started I could run a mile in 15minutes.
    Now I can run a 5k in 24minutes PB.
    Im planning to run my first half marathon this summer at the baltimore running festival🍀
    This morning I weighed 185lbs

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brilliant stuff, well done on your journey

  • @sebsmith1321
    @sebsmith1321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Seb.
      Great comment.
      Harry

  • @NickyJones99
    @NickyJones99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really well done guys, this was great to watch! 👏🙌👏

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Nicky :)

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nicky, your top order is being processed, thank you very much for buying one
      Harry

  • @michaelodonoghue7972
    @michaelodonoghue7972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great watch well done sonny 👍

  • @derricklaychuk8965
    @derricklaychuk8965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a great video. Well done Harry...Great job Sonny

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Derrick, nice to know this video is still being watched!

    • @derricklaychuk8965
      @derricklaychuk8965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thisisjogon I will compare you to Jason Mamoa, you both have a great collection of material to watch, but you both need to keep the beard...lol

  • @tobin1677
    @tobin1677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant inspiration here. I came down with the flu back in May and dealing with the after effects I kind of stopped running. In retrospect quite the excuse, but I am planning to get back in it as I did sign up for a spartan race this September. Unfortunately I am in quarantine currently so til this is over I have to rely on living vicariously through people like you and Sonny. Soon though, I wanna get back.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and I wish you all the best with your journey

    • @tobin1677
      @tobin1677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thisisjogon thank you, I had to come back to this video and share, this evening I did my first half distance run just like Sonny here (though admittedly a fair clip slower) and I am pretty proud to be able to say that.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tobin1677 Awesome well done!

  • @alexvize4430
    @alexvize4430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having to watch the Jog on back catalog to get my Jog on fix, glad I did great story and even better ending

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Alex, appreciate you going back.
      Early preview, thinking the new video will be out tomorrow. That’s the plan anyway…

  • @ryanrunningwild
    @ryanrunningwild 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got a massive smile on my face after watching this one, nice one Sonny, I can draw so many similarities between where he was in this video and where I am now, such a relatable story I think for many of us, and fantastic to see him conquering barriers he thought were insurmountable at the beginning.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was brilliant to be able to do this with Sonny, he’s a great human

  • @adamcockayne7948
    @adamcockayne7948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great subject, brilliantly edited and full of warmth. Love these videos. Thank you for inspiring us

  • @kjubajla
    @kjubajla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done.. both of you

  • @monobboard
    @monobboard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welk done, Sonny!

  • @L77yma
    @L77yma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Sonny!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Antonio! He had a great run

  • @kimspooner5420
    @kimspooner5420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspirational.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching Kim

  • @Hogiewheels
    @Hogiewheels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was brilliant, I wonder if and hope Sonny is still running .

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Sonny trilogy May one day happen

  • @--Taz--
    @--Taz-- 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big fan here, great videos for general runners like me. Now that I feel very confident with 10K runs I'll have my first ever 21K in about two months, so the time is ticking. Hope to end up with similar 2 hours 30, which is an excellent time.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the support - best of luck with your half

  • @andymcm
    @andymcm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done Sonny, Awesome achievement, always run with how many parkrun's to go, has he done one though!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think not yet because of lockdown Andrew - no doubt he will once they kick off aga in.
      Thanks for watching Andrew

    • @sonnyhacker1591
      @sonnyhacker1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Andrew.
      Unfortunately not, but very much looking forward, and keeping fingers crossed for their return next month 🤞

  • @coco_bold
    @coco_bold 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is a nice story. Great job finishing the distance, next time you will make an under 2h time, keep going.

  • @dennishansen1787
    @dennishansen1787 ปีที่แล้ว

    Right know im Sonny. Startet running a half year ago my weight was 137 kg. My weight is now 118 and my goal in 2023 is a half Marathon 🙂

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All the best with 2023, keep driving and thank you for watching

  • @DeDoentje
    @DeDoentje 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that canal called Avon? In 2014 I’ve cycled from Harwich to Lands End and the route was also allong the Kennet and Avon canals. Maybe on same parts as you where running.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I suspect you did!
      Appreciate you watching and commenting

    • @DeDoentje
      @DeDoentje 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thisisjogon I've been watching quite a few of your videos the last couple of days and they are very nice to watch. Especially the ones where you and others are trying someone to help to break a time barrier on the 5k. Seeing areas where I have been cycling through gives it something extra of course.
      Well done.

  • @Tuantranfitnesscoach
    @Tuantranfitnesscoach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hello :) I admire your hard work on your weight loss journey! :) Weight loss is not easy but I think you do a great job! New subscriber to show support ❤️ love to help each other grow

  • @emberchord
    @emberchord 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to hear how he’s doing!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A fair amount of strength work and he’s hoping to run another big distance soon. The Sonny Trilogy will hopefully one day be complete

    • @emberchord
      @emberchord 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thisisjogon I love that. I started running at 145kg in august so I can relate. He’s incredibly empowering, enabling and uplifting with this story. Thank you for showing it!

  • @lankysam
    @lankysam ปีที่แล้ว

    5:41 Hey Harry is this in Cornwall? Because the bridge looks very familiar and I used to go there all the time as a family when going to my grandparents.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is not, it's actually close to Hungerford

    • @lankysam
      @lankysam ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thisisjogon Oh ok, meant the cotwolds as well but nice to know 👍

  • @adventuredogs8773
    @adventuredogs8773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @adamhenley8295
    @adamhenley8295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impressive stuff - I started parkrun last year and have taken 10 minutes off my PB so far but mainly still walking
    I’m planning to do couch to 5k once I’ve lost a couple more stone (have lost over 16 stone so far)

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well done Adam, keep it up 🧡

  • @Pappamea81
    @Pappamea81 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice! What was the final time?

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      3 years ago, genuinely can’t remember it exactly - I think about 2:39
      Sonny was great

  • @jeinsenlam9756
    @jeinsenlam9756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would you put a hill at the finish. Brutal.

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know Jeinsen, it was that last little unplanned sting in the tail

    • @jeinsenlam9756
      @jeinsenlam9756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thisisjogon it was almost sisyphus esq

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeinsenlam9756 absolutely, but fortunately no boulder for Sonny

  • @allymcdonald6420
    @allymcdonald6420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work Sonny!

    • @thisisjogon
      @thisisjogon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Ally, and cheers for watching
      Harry

  • @andreafletcher6046
    @andreafletcher6046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Sonny!

  • @catrionakilgallon4400
    @catrionakilgallon4400 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Sonny!