Run Through Darkness: Mark Avery

"When the pain of not changing outweighs the pain of change - there's really no choice".

Mark tried to play-down his problems, hiding the truth from those who were closest to him, because time and culture had taught him that vulnerability was a sign of weakness.

Through his depression Mark rediscovered running, like a daily meditation to get his mind and body right.

Day-by-day his life slowly started to mend. How far he could go? What sort of legacy would he leave behind?

I caught-up with Mark soon after he'd finished running 21 Half-marathons in 21 days to help raise awareness for Mental Health (a 'warm-up' to running 22 Marathons in 22 days 😬).

Marks is a story about the death of a close friend, his own mortality and working through depression. It's about the choices we make and the actions we take in the face of crisis. It's about having a daily practice of patience and self awareness. It's about speaking-up when you need help, and discovering purpose in the darkest of places.

I hope you enjoy this episode
Az x

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