Chris Jonson
Arvada, CO
Event: GORUCK TL
Date: June 30 - July 1, 2017
"I am a teacher who is trying to show my daughters, my students, and myself to be adventurous, take on challenges, chase your passion, and find joy in your success.
Chris' Why
I am a teacher who is trying to show my daughters, my students, and myself to be adventurous, take on challenges, chase your passion, and find joy in your success. I was a college coach for years and the grind allowed me to become lazy. After deciding to flip the script and becoming a teacher, I have been trying to rebuild myself mentally and physically for the past few years.
I have been training to participate in obstacle course racers this summer. I lift three days a week and have been doing specific cardio twice a week. Additionally, I set a goal to walk/run 8 miles a day minimum and in doing that I have been rucking with a 35 pound pack three to four times a week.
It Takes a Village
I want a story of success in the unknown. I have participated in Obstacle Races from the Spartan to the Tough Mudder. I have learned what to expect in the races. GORUCK is the unknown.
I have two daughters that are both in the midst of struggling to catch their dreams. They are working towards them and getting frustrated by their patience. This event is 10-12 hours long, followed by a 4-6 hour event, which is longer than any event I have participated in. I hope to challenge them and inspire them to be successful even when there aren't immediate results. The same story is true with my students.
#liveforaliving in motion
If money wasn't an object, what would I change?
I would like to be a performance coach. Teaching people to rise above it all, chase their dreams, and find success. I also have a passion for building teams that will sharpen each other just like iron sharpens iron.
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