Wales legend Adam Jones has revealed an incredible five-stone weight loss ahead of taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon.
The former Wales and British & Irish Lions prop has undergone a major transformation since stepping away from professional rugby.
Jones, who won 95 caps for Wales, revealed he tipped the scales at more than 156kg – around 24st 8lb – while working with Wales in Japan last summer.
However, seeing himself back on television proved to be a wake-up call.
Speaking about his transformation, Jones admitted his lifestyle had started to catch up with him.
“I’d got to the point where I was eating and drinking too much,” Jones told WalesOnline.
He also revealed he had been suffering from gout before deciding it was time to make a change.
Five-stone transformation
Jones is now down to around 124kg – roughly 19st 7lb – after changing his diet and dramatically increasing his exercise.
The former tighthead has been putting in the miles ahead of the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, October 4.
It is quite the challenge for a man who spent the majority of his rugby career packing down in the front row.
Jones is hoping to complete the 13.1-mile course in somewhere between two hours and 15 minutes and two hours and 30 minutes.
The official Cardiff Half Marathon website has all the information for this year's event, which will once again take runners through the Welsh capital.
Running for two important causes
As RUCK previously reported when Jones announced the challenge, the Wales great isn't simply running to test his new fitness.
The three-time Grand Slam winner is raising money for St David’s Hospice Care and Prostate Cymru, two causes close to his heart.
Writing on his fundraising page, Jones said: “I will be running the Cardiff Half marathon on the 4th of October for two amazing charities St Davids Cancer Hospice Newport and Prostate Cymru.
“Quite the challenge as obviously I'm not cut out for running that far!
“Please support by clicking on the link to donate!”
Jones retired from international rugby in 2015 before eventually calling time on his playing career with Harlequins.
He has since moved into coaching and remains one of the most recognisable figures from one of the most successful periods in Welsh rugby history.
