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This was so much bigger than just a record. ❤️

240 miles, 12 hours, a lot of highs and lows, and plenty of time alone with my thoughts. But at the end of the day, the miles and the record were never the most important part of this project. It was about something much deeper.

Mental health is something that affects so many people, yet it’s still something we struggle to talk about openly. There’s so much stigma around it, and too often, people feel like they have to fight their battles alone. We never really know what someone else is going through behind the scenes, and sometimes, the people who seem the strongest are the ones struggling the most.

I know how much life can change in an instant, and how important it is to have people around you when life gets really hard. That’s a big part of why this project means so much to me.

Being able to use something I love to help raise awareness and funds for CHADS Coalition for Mental Health and their work in suicide prevention means more to me than any record ever could. If this project helps even one person feel less alone, encourages someone to ask for help, or gives someone the courage to start a conversation they’ve been avoiding, then every mile was worth it.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported this project, donated, shared our story, or simply taken the time to listen. We’re making an impact together, and this is only the beginning.

I’m excited to stay involved with CHADS and continue finding ways to support people who are struggling and remind them that they don’t have to go through it alone.

Please check in on your people. Have the uncomfortable conversations. Ask twice if someone says they’re okay. And please, let’s keep breaking the stigma around mental health.

Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to make a difference.

❤️ Fundraiser: chadscoalition.org/katytrailride

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This one was about more than a record.
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Mental health matters, and you never know what someone is going through. Every mile was for something bigger.
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Please check out the fundraiser at chadscoalition.org/katytrailride. Every bit of support helps.
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#cycling #bike #triathlon #fkt

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Katy trail supported FKT 🔥 #bike #cycling #endurance #fkt

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What a day! 240 MILES DONE ✅

12hour8min, a new supported Katy Trail FKT.

Riding 240 miles is a long day no matter how you look at it, but doing a part of it in the dark was definitely an experience. There were a lot of highs and a lot of lows, but somehow I stayed pretty steady throughout the day.

There were moments when I went to some pretty dark places and had to fight some of my own demons. But we kept moving forward, and we came out on top.

This was an emotional day for me for a lot of reasons. I was in a really bad and dark place after my dad took his own life, had a lot of bad days, weeks and months but the people around me showed up and helped me through the grieving process! I thought about my dad a lot out there. We definitely had a difficult relationship, but at the end of the day, he was my dad. He raised me, taught me a lot, and he was a big part of making me who I am today.

Thank you for looking out for me yesterday, Dad. 🖤

I also could not have done this without the people around me.

Pattie, John, and Rickie, I leaned on you guys A LOT throughout those 12 hours. You probably don’t realize how much you helped me keep going, but I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for being there when things got hard and for believing in me when I needed it most.

Thank you to everyone at SBR for helping make this crazy project possible, everyone who came out, cheered, followed along, sent messages, shared the project, and especially everyone who donated.

This project was never just about riding 240 miles

We’re still working to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention through CHADS Coalition. It’s an incredible organization doing important work, and every dollar can help someone who needs it.

If there’s one thing I hope people take away from this, it’s this: You’re not alone. It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to have bad days. And you’re capable of a lot more than you think you are.

Sometimes you just have to keep moving forward, one step at a time.

Thanks to Redbull, Enve, Allied and everyone who was part of this journey. ❤️

James and I also put together a post-ride interview video that will be coming out soon…stay tuned👀

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Kaia has a message for everyone!

Raffle closes at 3 PM CST Oct 9!

Don’t have to be present to enter!

#kidshelpingkids

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Katy 240 FKT Attempt on October 7th🔥
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So thankful and grateful to have the opportunity to take on this project and even more importantly, use it to raise funds for a cause that means so much to me.
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If you’re able to, please consider donating, sharing, and following along with the journey! Every bit of support means a lot.
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https://www.chadscoalition.org/katytrailride
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#ride #cycling #katytrail

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240 miles. One trail. One big reason to do it.
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Next week, I’m taking on a 240-mile unsupported FKT attempt on the Katy Trail. But honestly, this project has never really been about the record.
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It’s about mental health.
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We’re doing this project to raise awareness and funds for CHADS Coalition for Mental Health, an organization doing incredible work in our youth community, helping young people navigate mental health struggles, giving families resources, and, most importantly, helping people know they’re not alone.
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The fundraising side of this project is going to be incredibly important. If this ride can help CHADS reach more kids, support more families, or make even one person feel like they have somewhere to turn, then every mile will be worth it.
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This project also wouldn’t be possible without some pretty incredible people.
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Pattie, my wife and my biggest supporter. You’ve been there through every crazy idea, every long training day, and everything in between. I couldn’t do this without you.
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John, thank you for connecting me with CHADS, but even more than that, thank you for being there for me when I really needed someone. Especially after losing my dad. That connection means more to me than I can put into words, and it’s a huge part of why this project is so personal.

James, Elise, and the entire crew at SBR, thank you for taking a completely ridiculous idea and building the Franken Bike that is going to carry me 240 miles down the Katy Trail. 😂 Without you guys, this project simply wouldn’t be possible.
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And Ricky, thank you for being along for the ride and helping us document this whole thing. I’m excited to see what we’re able to create together.
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There are a lot of moving parts to this project, but at the center of it is something much bigger than cycling.
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Mental health matters. Asking for help matters. Showing up for people matters.
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If you’re able to donate, share the project, or simply follow along and help spread the message, it would mean a lot.
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240 miles is going to hurt.
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But hopefully, those 240 miles can help make a difference for someone who needs it.
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Let’s ride. ❤️

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Colorado mini training camp ✅
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Lots of training, lots of eating, and a lot of time outside. Exactly what I needed. Really happy with how the camp went, and now it’s time to head home and get ready for something a little different…
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240 miles on the Katy Trail. 😅
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The FKT attempt is next week, and I’m really excited for it. At the same time, I think the distance is finally starting to set in. 240 miles is a LONG way, and I know there are going to be some really dark moments out there. There will probably be moments where I want to stop, quit, or wonder what the hell I’m doing.
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But that’s also why this means so much to me.
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When things get really hard, I’ll remind myself that the people we’re doing this for don’t get to just take a day off from their mental health. They have to keep moving forward through some incredibly difficult moments.
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So when I’m hurting, I’ll keep moving.
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One mile at a time. One pedal stroke at a time. Until I make it.
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John and I are doing this to raise awareness and support CHADS Coalition for Mental Health, an organization doing incredible work, especially with youth mental health. If this cause means anything to you, it would mean a lot to both of us if you’d consider making a donation. ❤️
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Hopefully this ride can be more than just a crazy number on Strava. Hopefully it can make a difference for someone who needs it and remind people that even when things get really dark, you can keep moving forward and it’s okay to ask for help.
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After losing my dad, I realized just how many people I have around me who I can lean on. I felt so much love and support from the people in my life, and that’s something I’ll never take for granted.
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If this ride can remind even one person that they don’t have to go through the hard stuff alone, then every mile will be worth it.
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And somewhere in the middle of all of this… Ironman Florida is only 5 weeks away. 😂
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I’ve been pouring a lot into this build, and I’m really excited to get back to Florida and see what I can do.
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Colorado → 240 miles FKT → Florida.
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Let’s do this. 🚴‍♂️💨
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https://www.chadscoalition.org/katytrailride

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Birthday festivities have begun!

In case you’re wondering what to get me, I’m a size “save kids lives”! 😘 But seriously, what I would LOVE for my birthday is for my friends and family to support my absolute favorite community organization, @chadscoalition!

Some ways you can do that:
1. 💃🏻 Join for the gala on October 9 at the Ritz!
2. 🎟️ Enter the jewelry raffle (do not have to attend event to win)!
3. 🍾 Donate white wine, bubbly, or clear spirits to our wine & spirits pull ($30 or more value, I’m happy to pick up if you’re local)!
4. 💰Donate to this amazing 501(c)3 charity that is improving mental health outcomes and decreasing suicide rates in our community!

Links in comments & bio!

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Today on The Frank & Jill Show on BIG 550 KTRS.

Dr. Rick Lehman joins us with the latest research on migraines.

Joe Holleman tells us about a former local politician who's being featured on 60 Minutes.

And Tom Duff, CEO of Chad's Coalition, on the groundbreaking work they're doing for young people's mental health.

Frank Cusumano and Jill Farmer, live on BIG 550 KTRS.

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Today on The Frank & Jill Show — a loaded lineup.

Jeff Drew, bon vivant and man about town, brings you Everything You Need to Know by Jeff.

Our Weekly Special takes us to Charcoal House, where we highlight another great local restaurant.

Travis Noble joins us for the Legal Eagle segment, with the fascinating details behind some of the biggest headline-grabbing cases.

And Tom Duff, CEO of Chad's Coalition, on the work they're doing to save young lives.

Tune in to Frank Cusumano and Jill Farmer on BIG 550 KTRS.

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