Today was one of the hardest moments of my entire life. I can’t explain the pain I’m feeling right now. I’m dehydrated, past the point of exhaustion, and I keep seeing the question, "WHY?" Why put your body through this?

I’ll tell you why... because I am so fortunate. Fortunate to be able to walk. To have the ability to run. To speak, to travel, and to think for myself. I want to max out my potential.

There were pro athletes today who struggled to make it through. That, to me, shows just how difficult this is for everyone here. I don’t know what’s keeping me going. I wish I had a formula, but the truth is, there have been some really dark moments I’ve had to dig myself out of. This has been the hardest thing I've ever done. I just keep thinking "because i can". 

Yesterday, I could only manage 8 miles. Today, despite feeling sick with a stomach bug and battling every pain and emotion against me, I overcame. Somehow, some way, I ran marathon #5. That is 112 miles in JUST 5 days! 

This is a daily grind, and I want to thank everyone who’s cheering me and the other athletes on. You give me purpose, and I hope you know how grateful I am for you.

Please keep hanging on with me. I have two more races to go, and I need the Chaos & Kindness army behind me. Because there’s nothing like it, and we’re showing the world what we’re made of. Next up is Columbia!

Much love,
Justin