Tom Brady’s Former Teammate Cum Bestfriend Rob Gronkowski Dives Head First Into Post NFL Career With Intense Training Schedule

Despite leaving the NE Patriots and going on to win a Super Bowl in Tampa Bay, Rob Gronkowski will forever remain an icon in the Boston area. Not just for the three Lombardi victories he helped Tom Brady win, but also for the warmth and care Gronk has shown over the years to the fans in Foxborough. On a mission to fix playgrounds, Gronkowski is taking part in a gruelling physical competition this month for fundraising purposes.

It’s the 2023 Boston Marathon. And it’s finally here. Gronk’s post-retirement rest had to be cut short to squeeze in the intense training regime. Rob posted a glimpse of his final early morning session on his Instagram story before the big day on April 17.

Rob Gronkowski will be running miles for Boston

4x Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski is bringing back some of that NFL intensity into his training for the 2023 Boston Marathon. “We’re practising for the marathon. Team Gronk Nation. Let’s go,” the legendary tight end screamed during the session.

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“Good luck today and enjoy crossing that finish line,” he wished the participants in the next story. Team Gronk is a campaign initiative from the ‘Gronk Nation Youth Foundation’ aimed at maximizing youth potential through sports, education, and community building. After 486 donations, fans successfully surpassed the $100k campaign target, with the current donation drive standing at $118,250.

The proceeds from the campaign will go towards the construction of a playground in the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. “Building a playground was an idea that I thought of to give back to Boston. And show appreciation for the amazing support that I have received while playing in New England. Having it on the Esplanade, where the duck boats ride down the river, makes this extra special for me. We’re pumped to make this the best playground in the area, to further inspire kids to enjoy exercise and get outdoors,” Gronk addressed fans on the campaign website.

Gronk’s relationship with Boston extends beyond playgrounds

Besides donating whopping amounts to renovate playgrounds in the area, Gronkowski also has other sizeable investments dedicated to Boston.

Rob and his brothers are working with e-sports organizations based out of the New England area like Team Oxygen and Boston Uprising. And although Gronk’s understanding of the gaming world is not as refined as his NFL background, the former Buccaneer is not scared of jumping into it in the future.

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Be it playgrounds or e-sports, Gronkowski is going all out for the children. Diligently attending to their needs both inside and outside their homes. For now, everyone’s rooting for Rob to win the 2023 Boston Marathon. Let’s go Gronk!