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.
Johnny\'s commitment to pursuing hi.
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
