We Are Superman

Founded by David Clark, a former 320-pound alcoholic, drug addict, food junkie turned accomplished endurance athlete, bestselling author, plant-based fighter, and happiness warrior. Ultramarathoner and coach Bill Stahl is continuing David's legacy to bring you inspirational stories of ordinary people overcoming alcoholism, addiction, obesity, or catastrophic injuries or illnesses to accomplish epic achievements like running ultramarathons, climbing Everest, etc. We also bring you world-class athletes and others involved in the endurance sports space, medical providers, and others who can help you up your own game in athletics as well as in life so you feel, look, and perform better. As David said, we will help you look into the far side of the universe where anything is possible and all things are eventual.

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#277 - WE ARE NATHAN MAZE, AN UNLIKELY 15-YEAR OLD FINISHES HIS FIRST MARATHON

October 13, 2023

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Do you know how we look at young kids running and marvel at how free and easy they seem to run because no adult has yet tried to correct their form, so to speak? As you may have heard in the two episodes I presented with the two 18-year olds who finished the Leadville Trail 100, that pair took their own unique and surprising paths to completing the race because there really isn’t much of a template for young people like them. Along a similar vein, at the American Heroes Run last month, we had a fascinating scenario involving a 15-year old completing the marathon. Nathan Maze, from nearby Commerce City, Colorado by no stretch is your typical skinny kid whose parents pushed him to run from a young age. In fact, Nate was once a 5’4”, 180-pound middle schooler who never even contemplated running. Determined to change his body, Nate dropped 50 pounds, no small feat for a young guy. Then he got into the gym and became, well, jacked. Nate soared to over 6 feet in height, put on muscle, and now weighs a lean 170. Check out the transformation photos I posted on Instagram. Along the way, he told him mom, Amanda, that he wanted to run a marathon. He was serious, even though he’d never run much before, wasn’t on his school’s cross country or track teams, or anything like that. Without much guidance, Nate would do things like have Amanda to drop him off 17 miles from home so he could run the rest of the way. The American Heroes Run was super tough for Nate, and at many times I had doubts this young stud could finish, but despite looking defeated, he kept heading out for another lap and another lap until he finished. Beyond that incredible display of determination, there is a lot more than this to this remarkable young man, as you’ll hear. Like his desire to help others transform their bodies like he did. And his goal to save $50,000 by the time he finishes high school. He even already has a financial advisor to help him get there. He’s also influencing his dad, Bob, to lose weight. As you’ll hear, Bob began at more than 400 pounds and is progressing nicely. Young or old, I think you’ll enjoy this chat.

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