What do a retired NFL wide receiver and a flight attendant have in common? A lot more than you might think.

After years of constant motion—one sprinting down stadium sidelines, the other flying across the world—they found themselves craving a different kind of movement. One that wasn’t about speed, pressure, or performance, but about presence, peace, and connection.

They met online in 2015 on a random forum connecting healthy lifestyles and love. A chance chat turned into hours of conversation about the human body, recovery, travel, and the incredible healing power of simply walking through nature together.

And just like that a seed had been planted and friendship established.

They decided to focus on 5K races for families because it’s a distance that works for everyone—kids, parents, and even grandparents.

It’s long enough to feel like an accomplishment but short enough to be fun and approachable. A 5K race is achievable, flexible, and doesn’t require special training. But most importantly it gives everyone a sense of accomplishment and award when they cross the finish line.

The goal is simple: give families a way to be active, spend time together, and enjoy an race that’s about connection and participation, not competition.

FamBam 5K is starting small— we have a pending fun run through a local state park in the cozy town of Daingerfield, TX, inviting the community, schools, friends, neighbors, and anyone who just wants to get outside and move.