FAT MARCH USA

December 8th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry.

In 2006, Channel 4 followed eight seriously obese people as they set off from the south coast of England to walk 500 miles to Edinburgh in a bid to get fit. Now 12 overweight individuals are walking from the starting line of the Boston Marathon, over 550 miles to Washington DC, for a prize of up to $1.2 million. The more people who finish the course, the more money each person wins. During each leg of the journey there are luxury reward challenges where the participants can win incentives; and, at each elimination, participants can expel a group member. Continues throughout the week.

Monday 8 December 2008
8:55am, Channel 4

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3 Responses to “FAT MARCH USA”

1. Bonnie says:

   December 13, 2008 at 1:41 am

   Just heard you guys were watching the show over in the UK. I’m Steve’s (the trainer’s) wife. We sure enjoyed getting to know everyone – experience of a lifetime for all.

   
2. paul says:

   December 15, 2008 at 11:12 am

   Hi Bonnie
   Well done to Steve he did well as did the rest tell him to keep it up happy holidays from the uk steersy1963@aol.com if you want
3. kingy says:

   December 21, 2008 at 1:13 am

   hi bonnie i am from uk & love the show, i am 400lbs & it has inspired me to go out walking evey day upto 4 miles.

   i do think its a bit harsh trying to get the heavier chaps in the group to walk such vast distances but still its great to watch.