15 years ago today, I made a terrible mistake on a beach in Thailand and severely burned my legs. The doctors told me I may never walk again normally.
Since then I’ve:
-Raced as a professional triathlete in 25 countries on 6 continents
-Crossed Antarctica on foot pulling a 375 pound sled
-Summited Everest twice
-Set 10 World Records
All using those once burnt legs.
If you are facing a setback right now, know that this challenge, this adversity that is in your way can either break you or make you stronger.
I encourage you to choose the latter.
#BePossible #overcomeadversity #perseverance #thailand #burnaccident #burn
FINISH LINE of The Impossible First – 4 years ago today! Longest Christmas Day of my life, and the culmination of a journey that changed me forever and that I will never forget. It cracked me open and inspired so much to shift within me.
World First // solo, unsupported and human powered crossing of Antarctica
Anything is possible! #BePossible #Impossiblefirst #solocrossing #antarctica #impossibleisnothing
NEW YEAR MINDSET
Let’s go, 2023! No shortage of dreams and visions for the year.
Mindset drives and sustains everything I do, so of course that’s where I’ll be putting in reps to kick off the new year!
Throwback to some training I did in preparation for the Impossible Row. My coach @mikemccastle was testing my mental fortitude, urging me to quit, with comfort and relief just an inch away.
When you train your mind like you train your body, anything is possible.
What are you dreaming up for 2023?!
#BePossible #mindsettraining #mindbody #impossibleisnothing
Whipping antarctic winds upwards of 70 mph threatening to snap your only set of tent poles, on top of 12-hour days pulling a 300lb sled on a massive calorie deficit.
Would you?!
Days like this on my Antarctica crossing (The Impossible First) ultimately led to the highest highs, greatest peace, and strongest mental fortitude I’d ever experienced in my life at that point. Let me ask you again…
Knowing what’s possible on the other side, would you?!
#BePossible #impossiblefirst #worldfirst #stormyweather
4 YEARS AGO.
The sun came out and the mountains appeared!
Given that Antarctica has 24 hours of daylight at this time of year, I wasn’t thinking much about the winter solstice. However, in hindsight I was experiencing the symbolism of it in this moment.
After endless days of a raging storms and whiteout conditions – not being able to see or make sense of anything around me – suddenly the sun came back, the mountains appeared in the distance, and I felt a massive shift. The light returned, so to speak, and with it a clear vision forward, endless gratitude, and a renewed wave of possibility in the midst of indescribable exhaustion.
Can you relate to that feeling this time of year?!
#BePossible #theimpossiblefirst #impossiblefirst #antarctica #colinobrady #worldfirst
WE ARE STRONGER THAN WE EVER DREAMED POSSIBLE.
Just that morning I was so exhausted that I could barley lift my gear into my sled. I didn’t know if I could walk a single mile or a single hour.
Then something clicked in my mind. I found a deep flow state, and my body forgot its weakness.
I pushed for 33 hours and 77 miles in a nonstop push to complete the crossing on my last bite of food.
Remember when your body starts to feel tired, you are nowhere near your limit. You mind can override a tired body, as you tap into you deep reservas of strength.
Don’t stop. Instead, keep pushing… you are strong, you are capable!
#BePossible #ImpossibleFirst
Find the positive people in your orbit and let them be of service to you—as you strive to be of service to them. Seek out friendships that allow you to support each other, in success and in struggle.
#BePossible #PossibleMindset™ #abundantlife #mindsetforsuccess #denali #explorersgrandslam #sevensummits
12 hours into @29029everesting Jackson Hole!
12 hours into @29029everesting Jackson Hole!
12 hours into @29029everesting Jackson Hole!
12 hours into @29029everesting Jackson Hole!
12 hours into @29029everesting Jackson Hole!
2023 is already off to an epic start!!!
Gotta make the most of every second of this precious journey called life!
#BePossible Miami, Florida
The @29029everesting community is so powerful. The energy is electric. I only had time to highlight a few stories last night at our awards ceremony, but I could have shared 300 individual stories from the mountain this weekend! Honored and inspired by each and every one of you who put it all out there and spent 36 hours being present with each other. You are so much more capable than you ever imagined. Keep climbing! @29029everesting
The @29029everesting community is so powerful. The energy is electric. I only had time to highlight a few stories last night at our awards ceremony, but I could have shared 300 individual stories from the mountain this weekend! Honored and inspired by each and every one of you who put it all out there and spent 36 hours being present with each other. You are so much more capable than you ever imagined. Keep climbing! @29029everesting
The @29029everesting community is so powerful. The energy is electric. I only had time to highlight a few stories last night at our awards ceremony, but I could have shared 300 individual stories from the mountain this weekend! Honored and inspired by each and every one of you who put it all out there and spent 36 hours being present with each other. You are so much more capable than you ever imagined. Keep climbing! @29029everesting
The @29029everesting community is so powerful. The energy is electric. I only had time to highlight a few stories last night at our awards ceremony, but I could have shared 300 individual stories from the mountain this weekend! Honored and inspired by each and every one of you who put it all out there and spent 36 hours being present with each other. You are so much more capable than you ever imagined. Keep climbing! @29029everesting
The @29029everesting community is so powerful. The energy is electric. I only had time to highlight a few stories last night at our awards ceremony, but I could have shared 300 individual stories from the mountain this weekend! Honored and inspired by each and every one of you who put it all out there and spent 36 hours being present with each other. You are so much more capable than you ever imagined. Keep climbing! @29029everesting
The @29029everesting community is so powerful. The energy is electric. I only had time to highlight a few stories last night at our awards ceremony, but I could have shared 300 individual stories from the mountain this weekend! Honored and inspired by each and every one of you who put it all out there and spent 36 hours being present with each other. You are so much more capable than you ever imagined. Keep climbing! @29029everesting
Incredible start to @29029everesting weekend here in Jackson Hole! Snowking Mountain gains 1559 feet of elevation in 1.1 miles. 19 laps to Everest. Straight uphill. Type 2 fun 😉 We kicked it off at 6am and the vibes have been high! The stakes are real when you have a WHY and you’re committed to something that matters to you. There’s also no better way to bond with others than to do something challenging together. Who do you want to dig deep with?! 🎥 @pranalens
Packing up for a weekend adventure with my boy @danielfine21.
What fun activities are you up to this weekend? Tell me👇
#BePossible Everglades National Park
Curiosity drives me to see what is in the depths of my core.
#BePossible #BeCurious
When setting audacious goals it’s common to get caught in the “what if?” fear loop and fail to start.
Keep it simple.
Set a goal.
Take your first steps.
Make it to the next waypoint.
#BePossible #everest #lhotse #whatsyoureverest #goalsetter #newyeargoals
What mountains did you climb this year? Literally or figuratively – I want to hear! 👇🏼👇🏼
#BePossible
