First Line- Intro

This video marks the beginning of a 12-week journey tied to the First Line Initiative — a project focused on first responder mental wellness, resilience, and the weight many people silently carry every day. On August 1st, 2026, I will attempt to carry a 250 lb sandbag for one mile under a simple rule set: Unlimited drops allowed. But the weight only moves forward when you pick it back up. This challenge is about more than physical endurance. It’s about stress, responsibility, recovery, rebuilding, and learning how to continue moving forward under pressure. Over the next 12 weeks, I’ll be documenting the training, setbacks, lessons, and reflections leading up to the event as part of a larger conversation surrounding mental health, resilience, and personal accountability. This project will also tie directly into my upcoming book and the broader mission of the First Line Initiative. The goal isn’t to glorify suffering. The goal is to confront weight honestly — physical and otherwise — and show what it looks like to keep moving forward. Uh The work starts now.