An incredible story of Johnny Agar , born with cerebral palsy and whom doctors thought would never walk, overcoming the odds to compete in Ironman triathlons.
They also taught me how to never give.
I had a team behind me; my family and friends encouraged me my entire Life to work hard and stay determined.
I was surrounded by fantastic teammates and great coaches, but there were so many others.
Whether you are looking for how to take your own dreams to the next level or searching for inspiration about how to confidently raise a child with differing abilities, Johnny Agar \'s heartfelt words will educate, entertain, and inspire you--and they might just change your life, too." - Judy Winter, author of Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations and co-founder of the Eric "RicStar" Winter Music Therapy Camp at Michigan State University "When I won the gold medal with the USA 2018 women\'s Olympic team, it wasn\'t just an individual effort.
It\'s also about the personal courage, deep faith, supportive family, and solid sense of humor that helped propel the author to reach seemingly Impossible Life dreams.
He sees every challenge as an opportunity, and his positive attitude and passion, combined with his faith, show us all that nothing is impossible." - Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings " The Impossible Mile is a powerful memoir about the coming of age of a young-adult athlete challenged by the reality of cerebral palsy, wheelchair use, and misperceptions about disability.
Johnny\'s commitment to pursuing his dreams and sharing his journey along the way is a tremendous gift to us all." - Michael Phelps, most decorated Olympian in history " Johnny Agar \'s Life story is an inspiration to me and all who know him.
Where most might see nothing but obstacles, he sees nothing but opportunities.
PRAISE FOR The Impossible Mile " Johnny Agar is a true inspiration as a person and an athlete.
Come walk a mile in Johnny\'s shoes, and realize, as Johnny did, you never walk alone, and anything is possible, if you\'ll just take on Life one Step at a time.
He now serves as an inspiration for not only other professional athletes, but for anyone facing their own Impossible mile.
Johnny\'s story shows the impact of a Life lived to its fullest, from the first difficult steps in training, to becoming a brand ambassador for global apparel company Under Armour.
What he doesn\'t know is that his bold idea will do more than change just his Life forever.
Assisted by his father, Johnny trains for his first Impossible mile.
More than just the few steps he has taken in therapy, he decides that to truly become an athlete he needs to go further.
He will chase his dream--literally--of becoming an athlete by walking part of a race.
Until one day Johnny has a bold idea.
To give Johnny a taste of competition, the father and son start participating in 5K road races, Jeff pushing Johnny in a modified wheelchair.
But how could he become an athlete? He can\'t walk unassisted, and his muscles have a mind of their own.
Sports was in the young boy\'s blood.
Growing up, Johnny aspires to be an athlete like his father, Jeff, once a professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers organization.
This decision would forever shape Johnny\'s life, his enduring belief in himself and his dreams.
Despite the pending challenges, Johnny\'s parents choose to raise their firstborn without limitations on his abilities.
Doctors say he will likely have intellectual disabilities and that he will never walk.
An ultrasound reveals bleeding on his brain, and he is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a condition that hinders a person\'s ability to control muscle movement.
His story starts in a Michigan hospital, where he is born eleven weeks premature.
In The Impossible Mile , told with candor and lightened with humor, Johnny shows what is possible Time and Time again.
Featured on ESPN, NBC Nightly News , Today , and other media outlets, Johnny delivers a moving memoir that is a testament to the Power of family, faith, and extraordinary courage.
An incredible story of Johnny Agar , born with cerebral palsy and whom doctors thought would never walk, overcoming the odds to compete in Ironman triathlons
