Fat Loser to Lycra

(I-Newswire) October 6, 2010 - PHUKET: In a bid to raise awareness of the plight of obesity, former Biggest Loser Asia contestant Garry Holden is attempting an endurance hat trick to be the first Loser to complete not only a half marathon and a triathlon, but also an Ironman 70.3 within a year of the popular TV show.

Garry launched his endurance attempt by successfully completing the half marathon of the Laguna Phuket International Marathon in June, the first-ever running event of his life after transforming himself from 125 kilograms to a svelte 80 kilograms in just five months.

Now he’s in training to take on the Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT) and the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship, which will be held on consecutive weekends, on 28 Nov and 5 Dec. This is a world-first as Garry will be the only Biggest Loser Asia alumni to ever take on such an impressive feat of endurance.

Garry said, “I’m excited and nervous about the challenge ahead but it’s important for me to have goals and if, along the way, I can inspire even one overweight person to get off the sofa, then it’s even more worthwhile.”

Garry, 42, a Phuket resident but the only UK citizen selected for Season 1 of Asia’s Biggest Loser, was eliminated after five episodes, but continued his weight loss journey on his own merit, dropping an amazing 45 kilograms in just five months.

“I’ve found a new passion for life. I have a second chance and I’m not going to waste it, so I want to inspire others into action. Hell, if I can do it anyone can.”

The LPT comprises a 1.8km ocean and lagoon swim, a 55km bike ride and 12km run. Garry will complete this triathlon and have only six days to recover before attempting the Ironman 70.3 which has a 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and 21.1km run.

“We’re delighted to provide the stage for Garry to complete the next phase of his incredible journey to fitness and health,” said Laguna Triathlon director Debbie Dionysius. “He’s a fantastic inspiration and a wonderful ambassador for our events.”

Garry said, “I’m not kidding myself expecting to break any race records. Merely completing the events will be an enormous achievement for someone who just a year ago couldn’t walk up a flight of steps without losing his breath.”

To help others kick-start their own weight loss journeys Garry has launched The Unique Weight Loss Experience, www.tuwle.com whereby people wanting to make a change by losing weight and getting fit, stay in Garry’s home with his wife Jackie. His clients learn how to lose weight healthily and exercise with Garry working right alongside them, giving a full one-on-one experience and 100% focus to help kick start a new healthy life.

Follow and encourage Garry through this new life challenge and share his experience and the highs and lows of the physical and mental challenges which lay ahead. Can he succeed and achieve this physically demanding feat? Will he be Loser to Lycra in just 12 months?!


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Garry Holden
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