Travis Barker is not limiting himself to being the renowned Blink-182 drummer or Kourtney Kardashian’s beau. He has embarked on an exciting new venture that combines his love for running with wellness. The musician launched a “run and wellness experience” titled ‘Run Travis Run‘, aimed to inspire and connect a community of other people passionate about running.
The announcement of his venture came on Tuesday, with his wife Kourtney Kardashian Barker playing a pivotal role in the announcement. Cheering for her beau, the reality TV star referenced the iconic line from the 1994 film ‘Forrest Gump’ with her enthusiastic, “Run Travis, run!”
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Travis Barker Launches ‘Run Travis Run’ For Community Wellness
In a promotional video shared on the couple’s Instagram Stories, Travis Barker donned a red cap same as that of the iconic Tom Hanks’ character, Forrest Gump. The musician then re-enacted the famous cross-country running scene. The clip also featured Kourtney’s playful “southern drawl,” garnering heavy attention and nostalgia from fans.
Netizens flooded the social media post with ample comments. One person also referred to her as “Jenny!“, a nod to Forrest’s love interest in the film. Other than the social media posts, Barker also has a website in place of the same name.
On the website of his new venture, Barker opened up about how running became a crucial part of his recovery following a devastating 2008 plane crash. The accident claimed four lives and left Barker with severe burns over more than half of his body.
“After my accident in 2008 more than 70% of my body was burnt and I was told by doctors that I may never be able to walk or play drums the same again. I was never athletic and I never played sports but I immediately had this urge to prove everyone wrong including myself,” the musician wrote.
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Travis Barker Has Kept His Spirits High Despite The Accident
Despite the accident, Travis Barker achieved significant milestones in the past year, including completing his first half marathon and participating in several 5K runs. These experiences inspired him to create Run Travis Run, to motivate others to take up more outdoor activities and adopt healthier lifestyles.
“The running community is massive and it really inspired me,” Barker wrote. Kourtney also reshared Barker’s message on her Instagram Stories, where she praised her husband’s determination and inspiration.
Barker’s Instagram announcement also invited followers to join him for the first two events in Los Angeles on July 6 and Queens, New York, on July 21.
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