George Puckett: From Fatman to Ironman

About this episode

George Puckett shares his journey from being overweight to training for an Ironman, highlighting the impact of running on his mental health.

George Puckett wasn't happy - and he couldn't put his finger on why. The 31-year-old was living in a beautiful home in Abergavenny, south Wales on the edge of the stunning Brecon Beacons, with his fiancee and one-year-old boy. But in the midst of making that life, he had forgotten to care for himself. Eating whatever he wanted and not exercising, George had ballooned to 130kgs (20 stone) and was struggling with his confidence as a result. Hating every picture taken of him and over-thinking all the time, George was not only starting to lose sleep but was suffering panic attacks and palpitations. Towards the end of last year, he realised it was time to make a change. While out for a walk, he decided he was not only going to start eating better and exercising, he was going to complete an Ironman. George has already lost more than 30kg - almost five stone - and has now signed up to the Ironman Weymouth 70.3 in September. Aiming to inspire others along the way, George is also raising money for TalkClub, a men's mental health charity which provides therapy, talk sessions, and an exercise class. Along the way, he wants to go from - as his Instagram account states - 'Fat Man to Ironman'…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michelle Lewis, Craig Lewis

Guest: George Puckett

Topics covered

• mental health
• weight loss
• running
• Ironman
• personal transformation

Keywords

• Ironman
• running
• mental health
• weight loss
• Abergavenny
• TalkClub
• exercise

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TalkClub

Places: Abergavenny, Brecon Beacons

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