Episode 10: Sobriety and Run Streaks with Marathon Panda Maurice Lowman

On this episode, we welcome the incredible and inspirational
Maurice Lowman, also known as the Marathon Panda. 


Maurice had gone from hitting rock bottom on the streets of Rhode
Island to living the life of High fives and positive vibes, being
sober since March 12, 2015, and continuing an outdoor run streak
since January 1, 2016!


The 2024 Boston Marathon will be Maurice's 42nd marathon! He also
runs half marathons and ultra marathons, and every other race you
can think of!


Maurice now lives an incredible life of positivity, gratitude,
and hope. So come check out his story and be inspired!


Maurice can be found on Instagram at @marathonpandamaurice


You may also support Maurice's charity for the Marathon - The
Herron Project


This episode is also dedicated to the 22 Too Many veteran:






James Balmonte











January 17, 1998 – January 26, 2022


Load Master 21AS assigned to the 60th Air Mobility
Wing, Travis AFB


SSgt James L. Balmonte was an instructor loadmaster in
the 21st Airlift Squadron assigned to the
60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base,
California as of October 2017. James was active duty,
and he was part of the direct support of Operation
Freedom Sentinel and Inherent Resolve.


James was a kind soul who would brighten the day of
everyone he spoke to. He would use his comedic charm,
cheerfulness, and great personality to make everyone
feel welcomed. He had quick wit and a great sense of
humor that made him a lot of friends and made people
want to be around him. He was loyal to his job, his
family, his friends, and his Beeliner family. He was
the first person to stand up and help out wherever it
was needed. He especially loved to talk about his
culture, his life in Guam, and life outside the
military. James enjoyed video games and hanging out
with family and friends. He loved to travel around the
world and try new things like snowboarding in
Tahoe. 


He joined the military in order to make a difference in
this world. It gave him something to focus on that he
could be proud of and that would constantly challenge
him. He was a dedicated person at heart and put
everything he had into everything he did.


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