#134: How a 300-Pound Man Became a Marathoner and Nike Sponsored Athlete

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Charlie Rocket went from barely being able to run for two minutes and weighing 300 pounds with a brain tumor, to completing five marathons, an Ironman, biking across America, and becoming a Nike athlete. Charlie transformed his life through running, optimism, and what he calls a "Winning Streak" mindset.

Learn how to turn setbacks into momentum, reinvent yourself, find joy in training, and believe in possibilities that seem impossible.

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Topics covered:

• ​00:00​ — Charlie Rocket's incredible transformation story
• ​02:01​ — The Delusional Optimist
• ​07:40​ — From 300 pounds to the cover of Runner's World
• ​12:20​ — How a brain tumor changed his life
• ​14:25​ — Becoming a Nike athlete against all odds
• ​17:01​ — Advice for anyone starting from rock bottom
• ​21:50​ — How to manifest the person you want to become
• ​26:17​ — How to regain control when life goes wrong
• ​33:28​ — Surrounding yourself with the right people
• 37:15 — Bear Mattress sponsorship
• 38:29 — Success stories from my PB running coaching program
• ​39:02​ — Charlie's unconventional Ironman training
• ​43:33​ — Finding a training style that works for you
• ​48:43​ — Why endurance sports are about memories
• ​53:15​ — Charlie Rocket's book, Winning Streak
• 58:10 — How Charlie became @Charlie 
• ​1:00:02​ — The 10-minute Winning Streak Walk
• ​1:03:58​ — What advice Charlie would give his younger self
• ​1:05:53​ — Strategies to kickstart momentum
• ​1:07:07​ — Why you should tell people your biggest dreams
• ​1:13:10​ — How to become a stronger, healthier & happier runner
• 1:16:30 — Where to find Charlie
• ​1:16:55​ — Charlie's final thoughts and next chapter

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