Iron Cowboy

I usually enjoy the type of challenges which push the body to its absolute limits, i am also a fan of other fitness related documentaries such as "The fittest on earth" series and controversial ones like "Icarus" and "The Armstrong Lie". But for some reason i found it very difficult to like this guy after the first 10 minutes or so. Its clear that he takes himself very seriously but it is also clear that he is his own biggest fan. Everything and everyone in the movie feels secondary to this mans personal crusade of "look how tough i am". The charity aspect of the movie also feels secondary and almost thrown together at the last minute to try and give the challenge more meaning instead of being a reason for starting the challenge in the first place. Its still an amazing achievement to accomplish and he should be commended for raising money for charity but at the end it just felt like it was all about him.

It was a good story but could have easily been a mini series. You didn't get an opportunity to connect with the James Lawrence, or really feel his struggles that he had to overcome. Still was a good glimpse at it and sent me in the right direction to check out his book. Overall it was pretty good, but you just knew we was going to make it in the end. Can't believe how little they raised. I read a comment saying it was the hardest race in the world that nobody cared about. Kind of sums up why this is a hidden gem.

This guy and his family faced an unbelievable challenge, doing something that had never been done before, while receiving extreme criticism from some quarters over minor technicalities. There will always be nay sayers whenever someone chooses to do something extraordinary, but to continue in the face of such negativity, through sheer will is a credit to the people involved and a true reflection of what is possible with belief. Whatever your stance, you can't take away what an amazing achievement this was. Truly inspirational. I take my hat off to James and his crew. Good on you guys!

50 Ironmans, in 50 US States, in 50 days. Raising money for childhood obesity. Great challenge, great cause, but woefully ill prepared. I kinda feel sorry for him, his heart was in the right place, but there's a lot of this that doesn't work for me. Ultimately I don't think he had enough respect for what he was doing, perhaps too much of an ego trip. Fair play to sticking with it though, despite the perceived short comings. As for it as a documentary, a bit overly schmaltzy and self-aggrandising.

I just happened to stumble across this documentary on Amazon and by the end had to scoop my jaw off the floor. After watching 50 50 50 I realized even after accomplishing his goal he's still doing a triathlon every day of his life. 1. He's an amazing father and provides for his 5 kids. 2. He's an amazing husband loving and caring for his wife. 3. He's an amazing athlete and pushes his body and mind every day. This is a must watch!!!