Meet Richard Henry, he’s only been running for a short year but in that time he’s not only transformed his perceptions of what can be possible but his entire body as well. Richard’s journey to a healthier him started prior to enlisting in his very first No Boundaries training group. He had already embraced better lifestyle choices to lose weight but he wanted to really dedicate himself to fitness and set concrete goals. 

He decided to give running a shot and began with a goal to just complete one 5k distance. But the momentum picked up and he soon became a regular at training groups, working his way up all the way to the marathon distance! What’s more is as his logging of the miles grew so did his knowledge of the sport; soon the tables were turned and it was him giving advice to the newer members. “He is usually one of the last people to leave any training day and he is highly supportive of people of every level. You see him giving his own experiences and advice to other runners who are now new to running…and I consider him a big inspiration to me and others,” shares one of the No Boundaries Team Mentors. 

In a sport where enthusiasm and motivation is paramount, Richard certainly has defined himself as a runner with a purpose. Not just in that he continues to set and strive for new and higher goals (toying with the idea of ultra-marathons even!) but he passes on his passion of running to others. 

In embracing a healthier, fleeter-footed self Richard also learned the sense of accomplishment that comes from hard work and dedication, “He owns an awards company, but until he won his first medal didn’t really know what an award could mean to someone.” 

We thank you, Richard, for inspiring us all as a REAL RUNNER with a real purpose!