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U.S. Army / Ultra Runner & 100 mile finisher / Former 340 lb dude to now 175 lbs.
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I just ran 100 miles in 29 hrs.
4 years ago when I was 340 lbs I struggled to run 1 mile
No motivational video is going to get you where you want to be in life.
You have to find the internal fortitude, and figure out your “WHY” in life.
Create something with yourself
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Yes. I used to weigh 340 lbs and now I weigh 195 lbs.
This is a 4 year difference
However
I’m my biggest critique and I see flaws in everything I do, never truly satisfied in anything, But learning to proud of myself and how far I’ve came and what I’ve accomplished.
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I don’t post this to wow me, I post this to give someone a glimmer of hope. That whatever your working towards is possible. Keeping pushing forward each day and fighting the good fight.
It’s progress not perfection.
Just remember if another human can do it, you can too!
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Officially promoted to Sergeant in the U.S. Army today. ☑️
Work hard and good things happen.
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I recently got asked why I post so many shirtless pictures? Well my friend, if you used to weigh 350 lbs and was ashamed of your body every-time you looked in the mirror or put on a 4XL shirt.
And now you weigh 174 lbs and beyond proud of the body you’ve created and the work…
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3 years ago today. I decided I wanted to change my life and create something worth living for.
150 lbs later, I’m now a US Army Paratrooper / Air Assault and Ultra Runner.
Your the only person that can make a change in your life. Don’t wait. Start now!
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I’ve created another human being. The person on the left is buried.
I went through so many lows to get where I’m at now. There is no void in my life. I’ve figured out who I really am, by putting my self through dark times
No podcast or book will get you to figure yourself out.
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I was prompted to Sergeant on August 1st.
However, today I officially earned my stripes. I graduated from the Basic Leaders Course (BLC). Finished with a 3.85 GPA and the fastest 2 mile run in my class. ☑️
Awesome experience, learned a ton and met some tremendous people.
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50 Mile Race Complete ☑️
Been working for this day for over a year and yesterday I achieved my goal.
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Crossing the finish line to complete my 50 mile race, was one of the proudest moments of my life.
All the long runs, cold mornings, injuries, therapy sessions, every workout, was for this very moment.
And What a moment it was.
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What an unreal experience
100 miles complete ☑️
Been working for and thinking about this day with every run I went on for the past year and today I saw my hard work pay off and my goals turned into reality.
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Yes, I absolutely put a 100 miler sticker on my truck.
I Earned it.
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No better way to celebrate a promotion to Sergeant, than going for a Friday afternoon 10.3 mile run! ☑️
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My story
Former 340 LB college football player
Graduated from college.
Didn’t have a plan after college, overweight.
Lost over 140 lbs in 5 months
Now I’m a U.S Army Paratrooper, jumping out of airplanes 🇺🇸
Ran 1 Marathon, now Training for a Ultra
Anything is possible.
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Tomorrow I embark on my 100 mile run.
A race I have been thinking about ever since I start ultra running over a year ago and has consumed my life ever since.
Thank you all for the continued support!
See y’all on the flip side.
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Graduated from the U.S Army Air Assault School Today! 🤙🏻
AIR ASSAULT!
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A Transformation of my body
2019- (340 lbs)
2021- (195 lbs)
2023 currently - (185 lbs)
Results don’t happen overnight. You must be patient and deliberate with everything you do, to get where you truly wanna be.
Being Consistent day in and out will lead you to success. ☑️
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Crossing the finish line of my 100 miler will be a moment I’ll never forget.
All the ups and downs, injuries, early morning runs and everything else, all made it worth it yesterday.
Believe in yourself, set big goals, and work relentlessly until you achieve them.
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6 Hr Ultra is complete. 32 miles / 10:52 Pace. Top 3 Finish out of 60 other Runners.
My 5th Ultra Marathon and my first Podium finish. I’m so pumped up! My training has never been better and it paid off today. Extremely grateful for my health and to be able to run and do what I
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Woke up this morning @ 182 lbs
Down 168 lbs since this journey started 4 years ago.
Not satisfied yet. Continue to move forward. ⚡️
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A thread of my journey from 340 lbs to a US Army Paratrooper and Ultra Runner: 🔽🔽🔽
3 years ago today, I was 340 lbs and had no vision or purpose in my life. Truly going through the motions of life , pathetic and not truly living
Circa February 2020 and March 2023
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Huge shout out to my amazing woman for being there all 29 hrs and crewing me the entire time and even paced me for 15 miles!
You saw the ups and downs in my life and in training for this and couldn’t imagine anyone else being there with me when I struck gold and hit 100 miles.
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Woke up @ 174 lbs this morning. The lightest I’ve ever been.
Crazy to think I used to be 350 lbs less than 3.5 years ago.
Feeling the best I’ve ever felt physically and mentally.
Losing weight was the best decision of my life and has transformed it in so many ways.
Take
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Went to purchase some new clothes.
And I officially wear a size Small in about everything and a 28-30 pant size.
Never would believe 3 years ago I was a size XXXL and 48-52 pant size.
Your current situation isn’t permanent. Keep working. 👊🏻
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From being 340 lbs to not being able to run 1 mile
To running my first 5k
To running my first Ultra
Then ultimately running my first 100 miler
Thank you running for making me a better man, changing my life, and providing with so many opportunities.
Run More 👊🏻
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Grateful to be able to get out and run a half marathon on this beautiful day!👊🏻
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Showed up to my ultra on Saturday by myself with a hydration vest, some gels, electrolyte powder and the water in my bladder and that was it.
Everyone else had crews, tables, canopies, all types of foods and candy.
Took home 3rd place still 😎
Don’t overcomplicate things.
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Since my completing my 5th Ultra Marathon and coming in 3rd place Saturday, I’ve have had some time to reflect.
I used to weigh 350 lbs, couldn’t even run a mile without stopping and here I am now placing top 3 in a Ultra Marathon. Crazy
I don’t have all the fancy running
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I woke up today @ 175 lbs, but not only that I woke up proud to face the man in the mirror. For that I changed into a new person, both on a physical and mental level.
I EARNED this.
I used to wake up ashamed of the man in the mirror. Full of self doubt, embarrassment and
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Bags all packed and ready to roll! 🤙🏻
Less than 24 hrs from my 50 mile race!
Been thinking about this race since I finished my first Ultra last May!
The hay is in the barn, the work is done, it’s time to do it now!
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My 100 mile race is 4 days away and just acquired the race day kicks, thanks to my lady. 🟡🟡
Ready to rock n roll ☑️
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My first attempt at running a mile over 2 years ago at 310 pounds.
1 mile - 13:34
My current fastest mile.
1 mile- 5:56
Put in the work and the results will show. It’s about making steady progress daily and being a better version of yourself everyday
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I lost 180 lbs
I ran a 100 miler
I worked for and EARNED this body and everything else I’ve accomplished. So I’ll gladly post about it.
Am I the leanest and the best physique? Nope. But The only person I’m competing against and need to answer to is the man in the mirror.
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I’m so FREAKING PUMPED!!
3 months ago after my 100 miler / knee injury, I could only run 1-1.5 mile without severe pain.
After months of rehabilitation / mobility work, strength training and numerous set backs and frustration all of it is paying off.
I Ran a 2 hr (12 Miles)
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Body Fat Index done today.
6’1 - 187 pounds.
8.4% BF
Not bad for a dude that used to be 340 lbs. 🤙🏻
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Nice and Easy 17 Miles. Beyond grateful for another opportunity to GET to RUN.
“I may not be the fastest, but I can run the farthest” 🏴☠️
Felt Great to push my knee into the high teens today. Super excited about the progress im making.
Running is a apart of who I am. I’m
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I used to view running as a punishment
Now it’s my passion and what I love to do.
Nice 10k to start the day 🤘🏻
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3 months ago to to the day I stepped off for my first 100 miler and 29 hrs later I competed it.
4 years ago I was 350 lbs and I started my weight loss journey and eventually 175 lbs was lost.
All those things are great, but the real reward was learning who I, BRADY WIX was
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I get asked all the time what I did to lose 150 lbs (350 lbs - 200 lbs) in 5 months and then ultimately 25 more pounds later on.
So I’ll break it down for everyone: 🔽
This is just what I did and I don’t recommend this, but it absolutely works.
- I’m not a fitness or nutrition…
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Went for my first “Run” post my 100 miler and ended up being a hobble walk / run. Still dealing with a severe ITB problem in my left knee. Significant pain, but I finished the run.
Took 3 full weeks off from running and no progress. Any tips for ITB, I’ve tried it all?
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I ran and finished my first 100 miler, while also injuring my knee over 3 months ago.
I’m currently at about 75% - 85% of being back to being 100% and fully healed.
Since slowly getting back into running about 1.5 months ago, I’ve done all my runs @ a 9:00- 9:30 pace.
Today…
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Considering a video / podcast soon to go into detail about my journey from a 340 lb former college football player to losing 150 lbs, joining the Army and becoming a 100 mile finisher ultra runner.
Ask some questions you would like to see me answer! 🔽🔽
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So, I really enjoy this thing called running lol.
21.5 Mile Sunday Long Run complete. ☑️
74 miles of running for the week!
Highlight of my day, a man joined for about 0.25 miles of my run. Check out the video!
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Lost 140 pounds
Joined the Army
Ran a Marathon
Training for an Ultra
Anything is possible.
Keep up the good work brother
@boydmyers
The 42 year old:
Was lazy
Depressed
Drunk daily
Easily agitated
Very low energy
Hung over every morning
Anxious
Aching
Emotional
Lost 80lbs in 11 months to finish his first Ironman.
Now 46, is:
Limitless
Unbreakable
Rewriting his story
You’re never too far gone. Get started.
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Nice and smooth 20 mile run, to cap off at 67 mile week.
Focus today was zone 2 running and a proper fueling plan.
Nothing makes me feel more alive, than being outside and logging some miles! 🤙🏻
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Running not only changed my life, it also saved my life.
From 340 lbs to now 195 lbs and running 2 ultra marathons and being in the Army.
You can do anything you want in this life, believe in yourself and have courage. Thank the lord for everything! 🤙🏻
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12 days from my first 100 miler and in the best shape of my life both physically and mentally. Sitting around 190 lbs heading into race day.
Just remember your body is the only thing you truly have in this world, so take care of it. ☑️
Utilize what you’ve been blessed with.
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During every ultra race, I always write something on my hand & arms
During the 100 miler it was
“Remember Tomorrow” & it’s “only 30 hrs”
If I stop or DNF this race remember the pain and regret you will feel tomorrow.
It’s only 30 hrs of my life. All tough things will end.
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Truly Grateful for another year on this earth. A new day and especially a birthday is something that should be cherished.
What a unbelievable year it has been. You never know when it could me your last, so enjoy each moment.
Now off to a weekend range 👊🏻
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From the highs and lows, to the 30 degree temperature drop, to the hallucinations and everything between.
Over the 100 miles I ran, I made a 6 min video documenting it!
Check it out 🔽
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16.3 Miles @ 9:27 Pace
Rain ☑️
15 mph winds ☑️
Tornado Warning ☑️
It was what I call a Suck Fest, but I absolutely love it. Gotta embrace it and enjoy those moments.
My true Happy place. Cold, wet, rainy, long runs. It’s when you find what your made of.
I’m OBSESSED 🏴
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Solid 7 miles this Morning! 🤙🏻
I don’t have to run, I GET to run!
I’m going to put the abilities that God has given me to use on the daily, because I realize they can be taken from me.
Every Run is truly a gift & I’m going to continue to run until the wheels fall off!
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Happy 3 year Anniversary to my lady.
From Alabama to Illinois to Missouri to now North Carolina, and who knows what’s next, we’ve lived all over the place together.
Thanks for being my biggest supporter!
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3 year difference
340 lbs - 188 lbs
Daily progress and consistency.
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If it was easy everyone would be doing it. If you want something in your life, you must be willing to sacrifice a lot.
You think losing 175 lbs in 5 months, keeping the weight off for 4 years and running a 100 miler was easy ? No
But being 350 lbs was harder
Everyday
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My former 340 lb self would be proud to meet my current self.
Be proud of yourself and how far you’ve came.
Don’t be afraid to post that progress picture or gym photo.
Show it off. You’ve created it.
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Once I took control of my health, I realized I could do anything.
From a 350 lb dude to now Running 100 mile races and in the U.S Army.
Health is the greatest asset. You get one body, take care of
Job, rank, money, none of that matters. Your body is a direct reflection of you
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3 years ago today I joined the Army
Had no clue what I was walking into, but here I am 3 years later.
Sergeant
Airborne
Air Assault
Best Squad Competition
Thank you Army for providing me with so many memories and opportunities.
Here’s to many more years. 🇺🇸
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23.4 Mile Run Complete ☑️
Slow and Smooth. Todays focus was strictly time on feet!
Blessed to be alive and out here running! 🤙🏻
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I used to view running as a punishment.
Now it’s what drives me and gives me purpose in this life.
It’s my passion and fuels my fire everyday.
I’m blessed for every opportunity I get to run.
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Saturday Long Run-
15 miles @ 9:03 pace this morning! 🤙🏻
The joy and happiness that running and logging miles brings me!
Unpopular opinion, but I absolutely loving running in the heat! Nothing better. ☑️
Thanking the Good Lord for my health and the ability to run!
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As they say everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.
Mile 38 of 50, everything went south. But guess no one really cares, I had a mission to accomplish and I wasn’t going to stop until I reached 50 miles.
It’s a mental war and you have to overcome the doubt.
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3,000 Followers! Welcome.
I’m Brady, Active Duty U.S Army Sergeant
Former 340 lb guy to now a Ultra Runner
Thanks for all the continued support! If I can change the life of one person, then thats all I can ask for
I use this platform to share my story and inspire others.
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My Running Journey from not being able to run 0.25 mile to running multiple Ultra Marathons.
A Thread 🔽🔽
I started running at 340 lbs, to lose weight to join / get in shape to join the U.S Army.
My first full mile @ 14 minutes to a sub 6 minute mile.
May 2020 / Aug 2022
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Woke up this morning and decided to run a Ultra Marathon (31 Miles) and that’s exactly what I did. 👊🏻
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14.52 mile run on a beautiful Saturday morning in February.
I truly live for runs like these. They’re just something about them, that puts you in that state of mind that’s hard to describe.
Absolutely amazing start to the day. Truly grateful for my health, my ability to RUN
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Officially 8 days post my 100 miler!
Weighed in @ 187 this A.M. the lightest I’ve ever been and feeling great.
Focusing on recovery and upper body strength until my left knee is 100% healed.
Grateful for another day.
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The final event of Air Assault School was a 12 mile Ruck. ( mine weighed 50 lbs)
12 mile Ruck- 2:24:21 Total Time / 12:02 Pace.
Finished 4th out of 131 soldiers.
A goal I’ve been working for since I joined the army, and on Friday, I EARNED the coveted Air Assault Wings.
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18.25 Mile Sunday Long Run, to cap off a 63 mile week! ☑️
Growing the Stache out, so I think that’s why I felt so good on this run lol
As someone that used to be 340 lb it’s crazy, I go on casual 18 mile runs now, when I used to not be able to run 1 mile
Run more & Work hard
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Played College Football
Graduated College
Didn’t have a plan after college
Lost 175 lbs
Joined the Army
Now I get paid to do some awesome things that I never thought would be possible
Best decision I ever made
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Once upon a time, I was college defensive lineman and now I run 100 mile ultras.
Remember your current situation isn’t your final destination.
So don’t get discouraged. Continue to move forward. Day by day.
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Anyone else park extremely far out anywhere they go, just to get more steps and walking in lol ?
Just me?
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Last long run of the training block before my 100 miler!
15 miles @ 8:50 pace
Running through a tropical storm this morning. 21 mph winds and 45 mph gusts.
Gotta get the work in regardless of the circumstances. ☑️
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Same Pose 4 years difference
350 lbs - 175 lbs
College football player to Ultra Runner.
I wanted to make a change in my life and be proud of the man in the mirror.
Nothing in this life worth having comes easy. Because if it was easy, everyone would do it.
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Nice and smooth 15 mile run to cap off another great week of running.
It’s truly the simple things in life.
Good podcast on
Beautiful weather
Legs moving and I’m running
Embrace and enjoy the small things in life, never know when it be the last!
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20 Mile Long Run ☑️
Awesome day to get out and put in some miles on the American Tobacco Trail in Durham, NC
No better way to honor my fallen brothers and sisters than putting in some work. 🇺🇸🤙🏻
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I just wanna say a big Thank You to everyone for all the kind words and support over the past few days. It truly means a lot to me!
Also huge shout out to my girlfriend for supporting me the entire 12 hours of the race and being the best crew I could ask for!
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Christmas 2019 & Christmas 2023
One thing I’ve learned over the years is your health is a top priority. If you don’t have your health you don’t have anything.
Take care of your self first and foremost
Physical and Mental health
No one cares about you as much as you.
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Fellow Runners,
Let’s Hear it.
Road Running or Trail Running?
It’s a combo of both for me, but the majority of my training is done on the road.
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What better way to celebrate earning my promotion status to Sgt, than putting in some work and going for a long run!
Great Morning for a 13 mile run! 🤙🏻
Thanking the good Lord for another day above the ground!
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2,000 followers, Welcome!
I’m Brady
Went from 340 lbs to 195 lbs in 5 months.
Christ Follower
Active Duty Army
Ultra Runner
Thank you all for the continued support, truly means a lot. 🤙🏻
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16 mile run through downtown Raleigh this morning.
A run through a city is the best type of run, nothing better than logging miles while sightseeing a city. Runs like these make me genuine happy.
Knee is making GREAT progress. LETS GO! 🏴☠️
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Easy and light 6.5 miles on the treadmill this morning.
Knee recovery is going well, focusing on running for time rather than distance! 🤙🏻
Just thankful to be Running again!
Embrace each run and be thankful for every opportunity you get to move the body and log some miles!
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Anytime I’m running, exercising, challenging my body and pushing it too it’s limits, That’s where my HAPPY PLACE is.
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10.5 mile run 🤙🏻
Running is the greatest thing you can do and puts you in a mood like nothing else can!
Beautiful day to log some miles! Thanking the Lord for the ability to run today!
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Over 2 months ago I completed my first 100 miler and have been dealing with a knee injury and haven’t ran since the race.
I just RAN 1 MILE THIS MORNING!! Feeling so great right now!
The mobility and strength training is paying off.
Long way to go, but progress is being made
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Another GREAT day to be alive.
Easy 6.5 miles in 21 mph winds, gotta love it. No matter the conditions, you gotta get it in, only making you a better runner! 🏴
Then was presented a Company Coin from my Commander for completing my 100 miler back in October and all my work over…
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15 miles on the Beautiful river front this afternoon.
Running is the one constant in my life that bring me pure joy and happiness, no matter how short or long the run is.
Grateful for every mile. 🏴
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IM BACK!!
First “real” run back since my 100 miler and knee injury! I’m so PUMPED UP to be RUNNING again! Truly grateful and blessed to be back doing what I love.
No better way to start back than a beautiful 8 mile run around Washington D.C this morning. 🇺🇸
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350lbs ▶️ 179lbs
Officially 171 lbs down in my Journey.
One of the biggest things I’ve learned is you gotta find what works for you.
I’ve ate one meal a day for the past 3 years and run lot.
We’re all different. What works from me may not work for you.
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Easy 6 miles and 10k steps before 4 AM.
No better way to start the day! 🤙🏻
The calmness and peace in the air during those early morning training sessions are unmatched.
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Final Saturday Long Run, before my 50 mile race next week! ☑️
Nice and controlled 10.9 miles on the treadmill this morning!
Feeling Strong heading into race week! 🤙🏻
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Running changed my life physically and mentally.
I look forward to each and every run
I embrace each run and blessed for every opportunity to run and challenge myself.
I GET to run, I GET to use the physical abilities that God has given me. Don’t take it for granted.
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