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Joshua Perkins

@perkinsperformanceracing

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Aspiring motorcycle Ironman desert racer.
I'm a former Marine, Firefighter, Flight paramedic.
After a long battle with PTSD I'm chasing a dream.

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Hey everyone, I'm excited to share my journey on social media.

Those who know me are aware of the challenges I've faced, from my childhood to my time in the military, firefighting, and flight paramedicine, all while struggling with mental illness.

After attending Boulder Crest Foundations Warrior PATHH, I feel more focused than I have in years. I'm now shifting my focus to racing, specifically the road to Baja, where I'll be competing in the Ironman class at the BITD.

My goal is to raise awareness for men's mental health, stoicism, post-traumatic growth, and to push myself to new limits.

Since watching Mouse McCoy in From Dust to Glory, I've dreamed of conquering Baja.

Join me on this journey.

@bestinthedesert @bouldercrestfoundation
@ktm_official
@leatt_moto
@onealracing by @perkinsperformanceracing

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9 months ago

Looks fine if you squint

Well that explains why I'm in so much pain trying to ride the bike.

Healed up like shit. Just tearing things up more every time I ride.

I don't know if I'm going to be able to ride anymore and there is really nothing that can be done surgically.

Might have to accept that too much damage has been done. by @perkinsperformanceracing

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a month ago

What would be your go to bike for the Trans American Trail?

Not gonna do the whole thing at once, but week or two at a time when life allows.

#offroading
#motorsports4mentalhealth
#transamericantrail by @perkinsperformanceracing

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2 months ago

Just for the hell of it.

That strange little excuse of a man I had contact with in the spring is insisting I'm lying about where I made it on the course, and feels the need to post about it all over social media.

So between Tonopah and Cottontail. You can see where I was loaded up and left for the highway and turned the Garmin off.

Plus I literally posted a picture with the checkpoint crew at Mile 330.

Victor borg stop obsessing about me frankly you are not my type buddy. You are simultaneously so incredibly insignificant yet so incredibly annoying at the same time. by @perkinsperformanceracing

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2 months ago

It's wild to me to think a year ago I was the lowest and most depressed I have ever been.

Complicated trauma from childhood and my career choices.

At #warriorpathh they asked what's something you always wanted to do? They said to set a big goal you can work towards.

So I lost a bunch of weight, got back on a bike for the first time in years, did some local races and proceeded to break a lot of things at the mint 400. Not exactly the plan I had in mind.

Tons of rehab and 5 months later I'm trying again. In hindsight my back and shoulder were not quite ready for the Vegas to Reno but what an adventure! Made it 330 miles on a two stroke! Stayed out of the way of trophy trucks, helped a few people out medically along the way.

I learned a ton, I have a long way to go physically but I'm working on it everyday.

I would be sitting on a couch feeling sorry for myself, drinking till I couldn't function, self destructing my life, or succeed in suicide by now if it was not for the #bouldercrestfoundation and the Warrior PATHH program.

I'm thankful for the best looking pit crew supporting me and for all the talented racers that are giving me advice and encouragement along the way. by @perkinsperformanceracing

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2 months ago

These two did such a great job running as my chase and pit crew. Hot, dusty, exhausting day but I couldn't be happier they were willing to support me.

I know this was not their idea of fun at all.

The logistics of doing this is a nightmare. Going to really need another truck and people that are willing to turn wrenches for me next year.

Learned a ton running this event and looking forward to next year.

I will admit though I think I'll be on a 450 for the next attempt. by @perkinsperformanceracing

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2 months ago

Well made it 330 miles, jumped off course to not die by trophy truck. Blew apart my wheel.

Like to think this crew for the recovery effort. by @perkinsperformanceracing

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2 months ago

Off to Reno by @perkinsperformanceracing

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2 months ago

Bike is as prepped as its going to get. by @perkinsperformanceracing

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2 months ago

Fort sage is always a beautiful ride.

This big tank takes a minute to get used to.

I have been having a blast riding lately. And can't wait to see everybody at Vegas to Reno.

#desertracing
#posttraumaticgrowth taken in Fort Sage OHV by @perkinsperformanceracing

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2 months ago

Alright a few decades of safety second jokes are less funny now and days.

Upgraded all my safety gear with @leatt_moto by @perkinsperformanceracing

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4 months ago

Grinding some miles out, wasn't really feeling it today.

#norcal
#offroading
#dirtbike by @perkinsperformanceracing

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4 months ago