12/24/2025
Congratulations Michele Bowman Nelson on completion the 1,000 Mile Endurance Multi-Sport Challenge! Here is her amazing story:
2025 has been tough and I am winning! 💪
I signed up for Mia's 1,000 Mile challenge in 2024, not knowing what 2025 would look like. I'm so glad I did, it gave me a positive focal point, a goal to work towards for my physical and mental well being!
The first week of January 2025, I was admitted to the hospital after having a stress-related heart attack.
I was in a sedentary office job with a micromanaging "Karen" who found Joy in being evil to everyone, everyday!
I weighed in at about 200 pounds, my A1C was over 14 points and my bad Cholesterol was awful.
I reluctantly signed up for Cardiac Rehabilitation, "Karen" was making my work-life hell, she refused to work with the hospitals schedule...so, I quit!! My life depends on My Recovery!!
Then in March 2025, my son David was admitted to the hospital where we learned his young kidneys are failing and he needs a kidney transplant.
Again, I found myself stressed, as momma bear you want to do whatever it takes to help your son...I could do nothing but watch the medical team do their best and Pray!
When I graduated Cardiac Rehab, my cardiologist released me to swim and kayak again, I was beyond excited! So, I took myself outdoors in nature!!!
Some days, I push my limits to see how far I can go. Some days, I recover from injuries like falling down or getting sick. I do my best every day...blood, sweat or tears won't keep me down!!
Now, Mid-December 2025, I have walked, biked, swam and kayaked a total of 1,486 Miles!! I have lost 40 pounds and decreased my A1C.
Most importantly, I have gained my Health along the journey!!
2026, I'm coming for ya!! 💪
Thank You Mia Erickson Stevens!!! 😘 I love the shirt!!!❣️