JACKEDWARD SCHMICK IS AN EAGLE SCOUT, a relentless competitor, and the founder of Bags For Buddies. He’s the product of resilience, rising from the foster care system to lead, inspire, and push beyond limits—on the track, in the outdoors, and through every challenge life throws his way.
REDINFING. RESEILENCE.
A story shaped by grit, growth, and relentless determination—rising from the foster care system to Eagle Scout, from high school athlete to collegiate competitor, and beyond.
JackEdward Schmick has conquered more than finish lines. An avid outdoorsman, trail runner, and founder of Bags For Buddies, he blends athletic endurance with a heart for service. Whether racing the 800m, backpacking rugged trails, or leading initiatives that make a difference, he lives by one code: push past limits, in sport and life.
When he’s not training or speaking on resilience, he’s inspiring others to forge mental strength through The Mind Forge podcast.
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Resilience isn’t given—it’s forged. -JackEdward Schmick