1 hr 8 min
#73: Shot 5 Times, Aaron is now a Running Servant for Jesus & Others Run The Race
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- Health & Fitness
6 years ago, Aaron Burros was shot 5 times in a workplace shooting. Now, dubbed the "running servant" by friends, he's taking on the challenge of running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 weeks - to celebrate his 50th birthday, tell people about Jesus, and raise money for children battling cancer. Subscribe to the "Run The Race" podcast to hear extraordinary stories and advice from people like him.
After my introduction of our guest - who I met last month at the Hatfield McCoy marathon in WV & KY - (5:21) our chat starts with Aaron of Houston TX describing being shot by an intruder at the retailer where he worked and how the trauma changed him. (14:01) How did the shooting affect his ability to run? Doctors say he should've died and will always be in pain, still with parts of 2 bullets in his glutes. Nearly a pro trail runner before being shot, Aaron says God has pulled him from the front of races to the back of the pack to minister to more people.
Missing that "runner's high," (22:23) he runs now to, in part, battle PTSD and deal with mental health issues like depression and fears that had him hiding under sinks post-shooting. (27:05) He's seen the Lord heal him and open doors, checking his pride and ego at the door.
(31:41) The day after he turned 50 years old in January, Aaron started his 50-50-50 goal, the 1st marathon being in GA and SC. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more challenging! (34:51) Having done those races in 27 states so far this year, he's getting messages from people all over the nation, talking to most people he meets about hope in Jesus. He says (39:36) each of these marathons are a different piece of the puzzle, each bringing opportunities to minister to others, even bringing him to tears.
Aaron also has a journey of big weight loss. (43:43) At one point, he was close to 390 pounds down and dropped nearly 175 lbs. Hear what he says about deciding to make a "lifestyle change" that jumpstarted his activity and what he's changed for good about what he eats.
(46:18) What's his motivation to lead others as the "running servant" and help make races a "party on the pavement"? (50:39) Aaron also has advice for runners on how to avoid injuries. The key word is form.
With races still being canceled due to coronavirus precautions, (55:25) we also talk about what's next in his 50 marathon journey in 2021, what upcoming races or scenery he's looking forward to most, and where you can find out more about the #runningservant journey and donate, since hIs mantra is #irunforAiden and he hopes to raise $50,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
(1:00:15) After Aaron's closing prayer for Aiden and "running the greatest race for Jesus Christ," I go into my final segments of this episode: (1:05:46) I sing a quick bit of "Run To You" by Whitney Houston (sung to Aaron and I at our marathon) for "Stuck In My Head"...then some motivational speaker wisdom in "Parting Gift."
Thanks for listening! And tell your friends about the #RunTheRace podcast. Also, write a quick review about it. For more info, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.
6 years ago, Aaron Burros was shot 5 times in a workplace shooting. Now, dubbed the "running servant" by friends, he's taking on the challenge of running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 weeks - to celebrate his 50th birthday, tell people about Jesus, and raise money for children battling cancer. Subscribe to the "Run The Race" podcast to hear extraordinary stories and advice from people like him.
After my introduction of our guest - who I met last month at the Hatfield McCoy marathon in WV & KY - (5:21) our chat starts with Aaron of Houston TX describing being shot by an intruder at the retailer where he worked and how the trauma changed him. (14:01) How did the shooting affect his ability to run? Doctors say he should've died and will always be in pain, still with parts of 2 bullets in his glutes. Nearly a pro trail runner before being shot, Aaron says God has pulled him from the front of races to the back of the pack to minister to more people.
Missing that "runner's high," (22:23) he runs now to, in part, battle PTSD and deal with mental health issues like depression and fears that had him hiding under sinks post-shooting. (27:05) He's seen the Lord heal him and open doors, checking his pride and ego at the door.
(31:41) The day after he turned 50 years old in January, Aaron started his 50-50-50 goal, the 1st marathon being in GA and SC. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more challenging! (34:51) Having done those races in 27 states so far this year, he's getting messages from people all over the nation, talking to most people he meets about hope in Jesus. He says (39:36) each of these marathons are a different piece of the puzzle, each bringing opportunities to minister to others, even bringing him to tears.
Aaron also has a journey of big weight loss. (43:43) At one point, he was close to 390 pounds down and dropped nearly 175 lbs. Hear what he says about deciding to make a "lifestyle change" that jumpstarted his activity and what he's changed for good about what he eats.
(46:18) What's his motivation to lead others as the "running servant" and help make races a "party on the pavement"? (50:39) Aaron also has advice for runners on how to avoid injuries. The key word is form.
With races still being canceled due to coronavirus precautions, (55:25) we also talk about what's next in his 50 marathon journey in 2021, what upcoming races or scenery he's looking forward to most, and where you can find out more about the #runningservant journey and donate, since hIs mantra is #irunforAiden and he hopes to raise $50,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
(1:00:15) After Aaron's closing prayer for Aiden and "running the greatest race for Jesus Christ," I go into my final segments of this episode: (1:05:46) I sing a quick bit of "Run To You" by Whitney Houston (sung to Aaron and I at our marathon) for "Stuck In My Head"...then some motivational speaker wisdom in "Parting Gift."
Thanks for listening! And tell your friends about the #RunTheRace podcast. Also, write a quick review about it. For more info, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.
1 hr 8 min