Travis Barker announced his venture into the healthy living space by channeling his inner Forrest Gump. On June 18, the Blink 182 drummer debuted a new “health and wellness experience” called “Run Travis Run” on social media with the help of his wife, Kourtney Kardashian Barker. He uploaded a video to TikTok that showed him re-creating the unforgettable running scene from “Forrest Gump.
” The clip shows the rocker putting on a red cap, similar to the one Tom Hanks' beloved character wore in the 1994 film, and jogging along a dirt road. Kardashian Barker then appears on the side of the road and encourages her husband with a classic line from the film. “Run Travis, run!” she cheers as Barker runs.
“I JUST FELT LIKE RUNNING,” he wrote in the caption. “Come run with me!!! Introducing @run.travis.
run.” He linked to his new website, which includes dates for upcoming events in Los Angeles and New York City. The dates align with his band’s concerts next month at SoFi Stadium on July 6 and Citi Field on July 21.
The website said those who register for the events will get to “experience a day-in-the-life of Travis Barker before he hits the main stage.” A timed morning run will begin at 9 a.m.
for both events, according to a press release. Participants can sign up for fitness classes and mindfulness workshops as well. There are a few additional details about the event.
“All participants will receive a shirt, medal and entrance to the revival zone featuring.
