Travis Barker launches fitness-focused wellness experience inspired by his recovery from a fatal plane crash in 2008

Travis Barker is celebrating how far he’s come since he was seriously injured in a plane crash in 2008.

On Tuesday, the Blink-182 drummer launched a new wellness initiative inspired by his recovery from the accident – ​​called Run Travis Run – with events taking place in New York and Los Angeles ahead of the next two concerts of the group in these cities.

“After my accident in 2008, more than 70% of my body was burned. Doctors told me I might never be able to walk or drum again, so I decided to prove everyone wrong, including myself,” Barker said in a communicated.

He went on to say that his recovery started with short walks, which turned into short daily runs, and that last year he ran his first half marathon and competed in a few 5K races.

“The running community is huge and I loved how everyone, from all walks of life, ran together and supported each other,” his statement read. “This is what Run Travis Run was built on and we’re just getting started.”

In 2008, Barker and Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein were seriously injured when their charter plane crashed on takeoff in South Carolina. Four other passengers on board were killed in the crash, including Barker’s security guard, his assistant and the two pilots.

Thirteen years later, Barker flew for the first time since the accident with his wife Kourtney Kardashian.

On Tuesday, Barker launched the Run Travis Run initiative — a nod to the beloved film “Forrest Gump” — when he posted a video to his Instagram page in which he saw a re-enactment of the “Forrest run, run ! scene from the 1994 classic starring Tom Hanks.

The video, directed by frequent Barker collaborator Brandon Dermer, also features Kardashian as Jenny Curran (portrayed in the original film by Robin Wright).

Wellness experiences on each coast will include a morning run with Barker and offer a “360-degree experience of health, wellness and mindful explorations,” according to a press release. The initiative will also include fitness classes and mindfulness workshops, as well as “experiential activations” from major brands.

For more information on how to register, visit the Run Travis run website.

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