Today, I salute Veteran RJ Baldwin from Ada, Oklahoma. After his service, RJ had real struggles transitioning to civilian life. He was abusing alcohol and living a very unhealthy life. After trying things that didn’t work, he woke up one morning knowing he needed to change the direction of his life for his two sons, so he turned to running as a way to regain structure and purpose. It started with a daily jog and has turned into a commitment to running 13.1 miles, a half-marathon, in every kind of weather. At the time of the article, RJ’s streak was 1,088 consecutive, daily half marathons across 16 states. He chose the distance to honor his unit designation, 1-3-2, and says the routine keeps him accountable to himself and his two sons. Congratulations on turning your life around RJ and THANK YOU for your service.
