When you look at Brendan Russo today, you see a super fit guy. He has finished 5 marathons, a 50k (31 miles) ultramarathon, and is a wellness enthusiast!

But it wasn’t always this way. At one point, Brendan was almost 300 lbs, and was playing the role of the fun overweight friend, brother, and son. He felt uncomfortable in his own skin but chose to ignore his discomfort and embrace the role that he had grown accustomed to. This all changed after a visit to the doctor. What ensued is the embodiment of the Take The Next Step mindset.