In this episode, Julius shares his incredible journey from running track in high school to becoming an adaptive athlete after a career-ending knee injury while serving in the Navy.He details his struggles with surgeries, recovery, and mental health, ultimately finding a new purpose through adaptive sports programs like the Navy Wounded Warrior Program.Julius recounts his participation in events like the DoD Warrior Games, Invictus Games, and various marathons, highlighting the support and community he found along the way.His dedication to adaptive sports and continuous push to improve serves as an inspiring testament to resilience and perseverance.Julius McManusRaces MentionedThanksgiving Day Half Marathon in Guantanamo Bay, CubaMarine Corps MarathonPanama City Beach MarathonDisney Series of racesDetroit MarathonBoston MarathonSeaside Half MarathonJolly Elf Half MarathonBattleship 12kLondon MarathonTokyo MarathonThe People's Marathon in D.C.New York MarathonShout OutsNavy Wounded WarriorCoach Kyle PutmanTeam Semper FiOscar MikeOscar Mike FoundationAchilles FoundationBethCollin McManusKrewe of KindnessHowie SandbornChrisStevenKelsey OffnerCreed ShlebertCraig SchauerSupport the Show.For more details on Run Your Story happenings, including signing up for our upcoming training program, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, coding tutoring, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherSteve TaylorMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkAnna SzymanskiDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseCristy EvansSharonda ShulaNell GustavsonMeredith NationsAllyson Swann