From Overweight to 66 Spartan Races: Malachi’s Journey & How Better HVAC Can Transform Your Health
Introduction
Malachi’s story is one of the most inspiring transformations you’ll ever hear—going from being severely overweight and mentally exhausted to conquering 66 Spartan races, over 1,300 obstacles, and even competing at the Spartan World Championship. His journey proves that health isn’t built on motivation alone—it’s built on discipline, environment, and surrounding yourself with the right systems of support.
And surprisingly, part of his transformation is tied directly to his work in HVAC. From high-altitude races to humid climates to Utah’s bone-dry winters, Malachi discovered firsthand how indoor air quality and proper humidity affect energy levels, breathing, recovery, sleep, and mental clarity.
Today, we share his journey—and the HVAC solutions that can help you transform your own well-being at home.
TL;DR (Quick Summary)
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Malachi went from severely overweight and depressed to completing 66 Spartan races in one year.
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Discipline—not motivation—is what fueled his transformation.
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Humidity control, filtration, and air quality improvements played a direct role in his physical comfort and recovery.
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HVAC upgrades like steam humidifiers, high-efficiency filtration, and air purifiers such as the Reme Halo can significantly support health and wellness.
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His biggest message: Every obstacle in the way becomes the way.
Malachi’s Transformation: From Rock Bottom to World Championships
A Year Ago: Severely Overweight, Unmotivated, and Struggling
Malachi openly shares that only a year prior, he was in a dark place. He carried excess weight, lacked energy, and felt disconnected from the person he wanted to be.
“I got tired of the person I saw in the mirror and finally took the initiative to do something.”
Like many Americans, he felt stuck—emotionally, mentally, and physically. But the turning point came when he made a decision most people would consider extreme:
He signed up for a 21K Spartan Race at Snow Basin, Utah.
With over 30 obstacles, steep elevation, and punishing terrain, he found himself asking:
“What the heck am I doing here?”
But something happened that changed everything.
The One-Legged Runner Who Shifted His Mindset
At mile six, exhausted and ready to quit, Malachi saw a runner with one leg pass him on the course.
That moment rewired his thinking.
“If he could do it, I could do it.”
He finished the race—and that finish ignited the fire of discipline that would go on to change his entire life.
From ‘Never Again’ to an Addiction to Growth
Immediately after crossing the finish line, he swore he’d never do another race.
Two days later, he signed up for one in Hawaii.
The climate was brutal—heat, humidity, and the same 250-pound frame carrying him forward—but he finished that one too. And then another. And another.
By the time of this interview?
He had completed 66 Spartan races, totaling over 1,300 obstacles.
Today, his confidence, physical strength, and mental resilience have skyrocketed.
The Physical and Mental Health Breakthrough
Losing 70 Pounds and Rebuilding His Life
Malachi’s physical transformation is impressive—he lost 70 pounds, moves comfortably, and feels strong. But the mental transformation mattered even more.
He went from lying in bed without motivation to someone who wakes up at 4–5 AM to train, race, and lead others.
“I know I have the strength to get through anything—physical, mental, emotional.”
Discipline Over Motivation
Motivation fades. Life gets hard. The brain seeks comfort.
But discipline? That’s what carries you forward every day.
Malachi explains:
“Motivation can only carry you so far. Discipline will carry you forever.”
That’s how he eventually ranked 22nd in the world for his age group at the Spartan World Championships—running a 21K, 10K, and 5K at elevation.
Supporting Health With HVAC: How Malachi Connects Air Quality With Well-Being
While racing around the country, Malachi discovered something unexpected:
Indoor air quality dramatically affects physical comfort, breathing, sleep, energy, and recovery.
As an HVAC technician with At Your Service Pros and Healthy Water and Air, he uses his personal experience to help customers breathe better and feel better at home.
Humidity: The Secret Weapon for Healthier Living
Malachi grew up in California’s Central Valley—humid and comfortable on the lungs. Utah? A desert.
“We’re drier than the Sahara Desert.”
The dry winters made his skin crack, sinuses ache, and breathing during training harder—until he installed a steam humidifier.
Why Steam Humidifiers Matter
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Reduce sinus irritation
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Improve sleep quality
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Support skin health
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Help athletes recover
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Prevent respiratory dryness during winter
He noticed the difference immediately—and especially when traveling to races in dry environments like Phoenix.
Air Filtration and Purification for Better Health
When customers ask for help improving their health, Malachi always tailors recommendations.
Some people need humidity.
Others need ventilation.
Others need filtration—especially those with asthma or allergies.
High-efficiency filtration, whole-home purifiers, and systems like the Reme Halo air purifier help reduce:
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allergens
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pollutants
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mold spores
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bacteria
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odors
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VOCs
These solutions make it easier to breathe and recover—especially for families with kids, elderly members, or chronic conditions.
How Malachi Helps Customers Find the Right Solution
Rather than selling everyone the same product, Malachi starts by asking:
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Do you struggle with dry air?
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Do you have allergies or asthma?
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Do you wake up congested?
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Does your home feel musty or dusty?
Only then does he recommend solutions that genuinely improve their well-being.
“Something I need isn’t something everyone else needs.”
That integrity is what makes him a valuable part of the Healthy Water and Air team.
Life Lessons: Let Obstacles Become the Way
The most powerful lesson Malachi learned came from a Spartan race announcer:
“Whatever obstacle falls in the way becomes the way.”
In other words:
The only path forward is through.
Obstacles are not roadblocks—they’re the training grounds for strength.
Whether it’s running, work, relationships, parenting, or health, the principle stands:
You don’t avoid obstacles—you overcome them.
And overcoming them builds the confidence to face the next one.
Key Takeaway
Malachi’s transformation shows what’s possible when discipline meets environment:
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Healthy habits create momentum.
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Quality air and humidity support physical and mental well-being.
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Tailored HVAC solutions can dramatically improve daily comfort and recovery.
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And every obstacle—literal or metaphorical—can become the path forward.
His journey proves that you don’t need to run Spartan races to transform your life.
You just need to take the first step.
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