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Alan Faneca looks a lot different after losing 100 pounds, runs first marathon

Published Feb. 4, 2014 4:08 p.m. ET

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Former NFL offensive lineman Alan Faneca used to weigh more than 300 pounds during his playing days with the Steelers, Jets and Cardinals.

The six-time All-Pro, who won a Super Bowl with the Steelers, has lost more than 100 pounds since his retirement in 2011.

This past weekend he ran his first marathon, finishing the New Orleans Rock & Roll Marathon in 03:56:17.

Does he look a lot different now (compared to the photo at the top of this story)? Yes, yes he does:

Alan Faneca crossed the New Orleans Rock & Roll Marathon finish line with a time of 03:56:17. Congrats, @afan66 !! pic.twitter.com/WCxjWcSuJ8
— Liane Faneca (@LianeFaneca) February 2, 2014

Faneca told Runners World that he lost the weight by watching what he eats (he lowered his calorie intake to 1,800 a day) and doing cardio exercise six days a week. He also dropped this great quote:

"A lot of people ask me, do I miss football? I don't miss football but what I do miss is that first beer after a game," he said. "I had the same feeling after the race."

Hooray, beer!

(H/T FTW)