One day, I took my 325 pound couch potato self to Disneyland for a vacation. It was around Christmas time in 2009 and I wanted to show the family a good time. Then, the unthinkable happened. My world came crashing down as I was kicked off of a ride in front of everyone because I was too big to fit in the seat. It was humiliating, embarrassing and unexpected. But, it changed my life.

I realized that my life needed to change. I also realized that I have missed out on so much in my own life because I never took control of my health. I missed out on serving in the military because I was too big, I missed becoming a police officer because I was too out of shape, and I missed achieving some of the dreams in my life.

Not any more. I threw away the fear of failure and dared to do something impossible. In one year, I lost over 100 pounds and did something that I never thought I could do – I ran a marathon. I achieved the impossible and it was the most amazing thing ever. So, I am continuing on my journey, achieving the impossible, and preparing to add a new title – IRONMAN. On June 24, 2012, I will cross the finish line in Coeur d’Alene and, after that 140.6 mile journey, I will once again celebrate achieving something impossible.

This blog celebrates our ability to achieve things that seem impossible. You can achieve anything!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

1 Year - 100 Pounds - 1 Marathon

It has been a long road, but I made it.

Less than 12 months,

More than 100 pounds lighter,

And, a marathoner.

Life is good!
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4 comments:

  1. You're a superstar, for sure, Travis!

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  2. Congratulations -- job well done! Now, on to the next challenge :)

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  3. Words cannot express how happy I am for you! Congratulations on achieving your goal!

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  4. Thank you for showing that it can be done!

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