Raymond Braun Instagram – In Tokyo to help @chrisnikic set a new World Record and achieve his dream: to be the first person with Down Syndrome to earn the prestigious Six Star Medal. This is a pinnacle of achievement in the marathon world, representing that you’ve run all six World Marathon Majors: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’m grateful and excited to guide Chris in the @tokyomarathonfoundation this Sunday, March 3, alongside fellow endurance sports pioneer @rhondamvetere.
Chris Nikic is one of my favorite people in the world — an incredible friend and source of boundless positivity, fun, and motivation.
When I started training for my first IRONMAN, I would search social media for inspiration and to connect with other triathletes. At the time, Chris was training to make history as the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an IRONMAN. I instantly connected with his #Runner321 mission of promoting inclusion in sports and demonstrating that we are all capable of so much more than we realize.
Chris and I have been friends for several years now, with adventures taking us from our homes in Florida and California, to around the world. His 1% better philosophy of training has inspired countless athletes around the world (myself included!), and he’s building a Center of Excellence in Florida to train and support athletes with Down Syndrome and other Intellectual Disabilities to achieve personal milestones in sports and in life.
Guiding Chris in Berlin, under the mentorship and friendship of @amandakenny87, was the most fun and meaningful experience I’ve had in running.
Now, I can’t wait to journey the streets of Tokyo to help Chris exceed his goal and show the world what’s possible when you believe in your potential and work hard to make 1% improvement. Every. Single. Day.
GO CHRIS! Let’s make some history!
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