Former pro football athlete turned runner,discipline, faith, and resilience in motion. I model health that transforms bodies and communities
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My passion for health and fitness comes from understanding that movement is medicine for the body, mind, and spirit. Training has helped me heal, regulate stress, build discipline, and reconnect with my identity beyond performance. Fitness is stewardship. When I care for my body, I show up stronger for my family, my faith, my clients, and my calling.
What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?My favorite way to train is a blend of running, functional strength training, and intentional recovery. Running clears my mind and builds endurance. Strength training keeps me resilient and injury free. I also value mobility, breath work, and rest because longevity matters more than intensity alone.
What would you do with $20,000?I would invest $20,000 into building a faith driven fitness and run club ecosystem inside the app. This includes onboarding tools, training plans, community challenges, content creation, and local meetups. The goal would be sustainable impact that helps people train with purpose, accountability, and identity rooted in wholeness.
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