Discipline, Determination, and the Belief That Anything Is Possible
My name is Benny Langlois, and I’m running to prove that no label can define how far you can go.
I’m from Keene, New Hampshire, and I participate with Keene Parks & Recreation through Special Olympics New Hampshire. I compete in basketball and softball, two of my favorite sports, and I’d love to try soccer in the future. Outside of sports, I stay busy working hard every day. I drive students to school with Thomas Transportation, and I also work at Hannaford on the front end, where I cashier, bag groceries, and push carts. Showing up, putting in the work, and staying disciplined matters to me, both on and off the field.
Athletically, I set big goals for myself. One of my biggest goals is to become the first Special Olympics athlete to complete a half marathon and a full marathon back to back. This run is part of that journey, along with a coast challenge I’m taking on in early May. Every challenge builds toward the next one, and I’m always looking for ways to push myself further.
The people who inspire me most are David Goggins and Kobe Bryant. Their work ethic, discipline, and relentless commitment to improvement motivate me to keep going, even when things get hard. People often describe me as determined, ambitious, and hardworking, and those qualities drive how I train, how I work, and how I live.
One skill I’ve worked especially hard to improve is confidence and stress management. Things don’t always go my way, but I’ve learned to focus on what will go right instead of what could go wrong. When challenges come up, I work through them, make decisions based on what I see, and keep moving forward. That mindset has made a huge difference for me.
If I could give advice to someone new to Special Olympics, it would be this: always be open-minded and always be willing to put in the work. Rely on discipline, because that will get you far in life. You never know what opportunities may come your way if you stay committed.
Most of all, I want people to know that even if you have a disability or are labeled as different, you can still make it very far in life. Don’t let anyone define who you are. You can accomplish greatness no matter where you’re at. I’ve learned that through sports, through work, and through life.
Outside of training, I enjoy traveling to see long-distance friends, hiking, and taking in cool scenery along the way. Those moments remind me why the journey matters just as much as the destination.
Thank you for being part of this journey and for supporting athletes like me as we keep chasing big goals, one disciplined mile at a time.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Michael Wolf
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Veronica And Craig Schreiver
Ben- i love a good marathon myself too! Discipline, commitment, and thr desire to do it!!! Get it!! Your interviews were full of inspiration!
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Melissa & Brian Bassingthwaite
Good luck Ben! You got this. We will be cheering for you!
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Mark & Pepi Christopherson
Service above self. Your crushing it Buddy!
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Ryan Nadeau
You’re a beast!!! Go get em dude!
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Mike & Diane Langlois
So proud of you!! Thank you for your incredible determination and for taking your parents to places we never dreamt we'd see! We love you!!
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Linda And Pete Griesbach
I admire your tenacity and discipline Benny. Have a great run!!
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Thompson Family
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Uncle Dana And Aunt Christine
Go Ben! We are proud of you.
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Anonymous
Enjoy the day Ben!
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Jon & Diane Farina
Good luck, Ben - you are a great inspiration!
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Paula & Chris Demers
Wishing you the best of luck, Benny!!
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Don& Chris Shepard
Good luck .
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Christine Barton
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Cheryl Pickering
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Anonymous
Kill it, Benny!! Your messages have been an inspiration to us all! You've got this! 👟
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Jennifer Moquin/mark L’heureux
Go Banana Head!!!!! 😜
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Nora Traviss
You got this Bennnnnnnyy!
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Joe And Chantal Langlois
Good Luck Benny!! We will be cheering for you the whole way!!
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Nora
Go Benny go!! 💪
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Jamie And Charlie Ferrando
Wishing you a great run, Ben! Jamie and Charlie
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Karen And Nunziato Antonellis
Have a great run, Ben! So proud of you!
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Dan & Brenda
Keep smashing those goals Ben!
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Tippy And Kevin Kellelea
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Fintan & Maureen Moore
Go Ben!
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Pat & Kevin
Good Luck!
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Taunte Lu And Noah
Go Benny!! We are proud of everything you do 💙
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Stephen D'alessio
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Aunt Annie
Proud of you Benny!!
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Mary Shepardson
"Run with courage, run with joy, and let your determination carry you."
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Fatima Smart
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Fatima
Your story is so well said and very moving! I’m grateful to support you in this!
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Pat Parent
Best of luck! You are doing great.
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Elaine Gamache
Good luck, Benny!
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Jim And Diane Murphy
Loved seeing you on WMUR! Have a great marathon!
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Becca Wilber
You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. You’ve got this, Benny!
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Greg Croteau
EBH is rooting for you!
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Richard Kaufer
Take this donation for power, ambition and motivation
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Keith
You got this! Amazing you can run this far. You definitely put the work in. Good luck!
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Linda Gary
Cheering you on!
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Paul & Debra Bousquet
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Ryan L
Good luck, bro!! You're going to kill it!
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Joel Wyatt
Get after it, Benny!
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Jennifer Bowman Hall
You are awesome!!
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Anonymous
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Valerie Gamache
Go Benny!
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Denise Sargent
Go Ben! You are a great athlete! Enjoy the race!
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Edwin Bourassa
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Hannah Munson
Can't wait to cheer you on again!!
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Anonymous
Congratulations Benny!
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