Running Resilience: Marc Sanderson's Journey
Episode Overview
Marc Sanderson shares his running journey and mental health benefits. Running as a tool for coping with stress and adversity. The importance of community support and coaching. Marc's experiences with marathons and ultra running. Influence of family in Marc's athletic journey.
When you line up, even if it's going to be a hard day, you know you've done it before. You've done harder things.
In this engaging episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu Robinson sits down with Marc Sanderson, a seasoned runner and fire chief, to explore the profound impact running has had on his life. Marc's journey through marathons, ultra running, and his battle with cancer reveals how running serves as a powerful outlet for managing stress and adversity.
Throughout the conversation, Marc emphasizes the mental health benefits of the sport, highlighting how it has helped him develop resilience and cope with life's challenges. As Marc recounts his experiences, he discusses the importance of community support and coaching in the running world. He shares how being part of a supportive community has been vital in pushing the running community in a positive direction.
Marc's involvement with Team Addict to Athlete showcases the transformative power of collective encouragement and the role it plays in overcoming personal hurdles. The episode delves into Marc's personal story, illustrating how running has been intertwined with his family's life. Having two sons in law enforcement and others in the medical field, Marc reflects on the values of dedication and perseverance that his family embodies.
This familial influence is evident in Marc's passion for running and his commitment to inspiring others. Listeners are treated to Marc's insights on the mental resilience developed through running, with anecdotes of supporting fellow runners during tough races and the rewarding feeling of crossing the finish line. Marc's story serves as a reminder that even in recovery from addiction or facing life's challenges, individuals have the strength to overcome harder things by leaning into their journey.
This episode is not only a testament to the power of running but also a celebration of the human spirit and its capacity to transform adversity into triumph. Tune in to gain inspiration and learn how to turn your mess into your message.