Do you know how we look at young kids running and marvel at how free and easy they seem to run because no adult has yet tried to correct their form, so to speak? As you may have heard in the two episodes I presented with the two 18-year olds who finished the Leadville Trail 100, that pair took their own unique and surprising paths to completing the race because there really isn’t much of a template for young people like them. Along a similar vein, at the American Heroes Run last month, we had a fascinating scenario involving a 15-year old completing the marathon. Nathan Maze, from nearby Commerce City, Colorado by no stretch is your typical skinny kid whose parents pushed him to run from a young age. In fact, Nate was once a 5’4”, 180-pound middle schooler who never even contemplated running. Determined to change his body, Nate dropped 50 pounds, no small feat for a young guy. Then he got into the gym and became, well, jacked. Nate soared to over 6 feet in height, put on muscle, and now weighs a lean 170. Check out the transformation photos I posted on Instagram. Along the way, he told him mom, Amanda, that he wanted to run a marathon. He was serious, even though he’d never run much before, wasn’t on his school’s cross country or track teams, or anything like that. Without much guidance, Nate would do things like have Amanda to drop him off 17 miles from home so he could run the rest of the way. The American Heroes Run was super tough for Nate, and at many times I had doubts this young stud could finish, but despite looking defeated, he kept heading out for another lap and another lap until he finished. Beyond that incredible display of determination, there is a lot more than this to this remarkable young man, as you’ll hear. Like his desire to help others transform their bodies like he did. And his goal to save $50,000 by the time he finishes high school. He even already has a financial advisor to help him get there. He’s also influencing his dad, Bob, to lose weight. As you’ll hear, Bob began at more than 400 pounds and is progressing nicely. Young or old, I think you’ll enjoy this chat.

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