07/23/2026
GRIT has never been about being the fastest. Itâs about refusing to stay where you started.
A year ago, TJ looked at this 5K and believed it wasnât for him. He felt he was too out of shape, carrying too much weight, and dealing with drop foot. Most people would have accepted those excuses.
TJ didnât.
He put in the work. He lost a substantial amount of weight. He strengthened his body. He showed up.
This year, he completed his very first 5K around the Statue of Liberty, cheering him on the way she does. He walked it at a brisk pace and before he even crossed the finish line, he had already set his next goal: âIâll run it next year.â
Thatâs what grit looks like.
At The Grit Game, weâre incredibly proud to have people like TJ representing our company, our brand partners, and the values we believe in every day.
Success isnât defined by where you begin. Itâs earned through the choices you make when no one is watching.
Congratulations, TJ. We canât wait to cheer you on when you run that race next year!
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