Run Wild Fitness, LLC 4.11

To put it simply, I grew up a fat kid. By the time I was in 9th grade, I was over 200 lbs. I battled weight my entire life - I know what it's like to be the heavy kid everyone teases in the locker room. I was always picked last for most sports activities. I know how lonely and painful being overweight is. I tried most fad diets and exercise equipment over the course of 20 years, my weight always fluctuating but never falling below 200. On my 30th birthday, I peaked at 250 lbs. My back always ached, my knees and ankles were always sore, and most exercise was extremely uncomfortable. I had never run further than a mile - and at that distance, I was sure I was going to die.

From there the uphill battle began. For the next 5 years, I made small, sustainable changes to my diet and lifestyle. Now, at 37, and 80 lbs lighter, I have 4 half marathons, a 25k, two full marathons, and an Ironman 70.3 Boulder under my belt. I now have a true passion for fitness and healthy living, and I love sharing that passion with others! Which is why I pursued and obtained my Personal Trainer Certification last year through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and at the beginning of this year, I started Run Wild Fitness here in Anchorage. I want to help others take the first step, and help those already headed in the right direction to achieve levels of performance they never thought possible!

Welcome To Run Wild!

Derek Ford
Owner/Trainer