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

Inspiring Journeys

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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