endurance athlete, world-record holder, advocate, producer and founder of strength through strides
When I decided to run 29 marathons in a year, I couldn’t even run a mile. I was overweight, struggling with my mental health, and chasing a goal that felt impossible. Looking back, I was naive. I didn’t know the pain I’d face—the blisters, the exhaustion, the moments my body felt like it might break. And honestly? I wonder if I would’ve started had I known. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to know everything. You just have to begin. Step by step, I learned. I asked strangers to help pop blisters (yes, really), and turned every rejection from sponsors and journalists into fuel to send out 25 more pitches a day. Every failure taught me to push harder, adapt, and grow. This year, I’m chasing new “impossible” dreams: crawling a marathon in February, co-directing my first film, and indulging in at least 30 romantasy books (because balance is key!). What about you? What’s the big, crazy, audacious goal you’ll take on in 2025? Let’s cheer each other on. Start where you are. Be naive enough to begin. Be brave enough to finish. #NewYearNewYou #ChaseTheImpossible #2025Goals #MarathonMindset #JustStart #DreamBig #Inspiration #StepByStep #CommunitySupport #NaiveButBrave
