In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Cody Taggart, a relentless ultra-runner, coach, and community catalyst in Nashville, shares a transformative 12-year journey from rock bottom to high-performing endurance athlete and mentor.

He talks honestly about his past struggles with weight, addiction, and suicide attempt, and explains how running became the turning point that reshaped every aspect of his life.

Cody also opens up about his transition from personal struggle to sports leadership, his work training runners in Nashville, and what it means to be a positive force in a running community.

Time Stamps:

• 00:00:00 — Host's Welcome, Updates, and Episode Preview
• 00:06:19 — Cody's Journey: Overcoming Addiction and Despair
• 00:13:55 — Career Shift and the Start of Ultra-Running
• 00:19:54 — From Validation to Connection: A New Running Philosophy
• 00:24:33 — 300 Miles Solo: Grit, Crew, and Community
• 00:39:31 — Cody's Impact and Coaching for Life Goals
• 00:46:27 — Injury Prevention and Smart Training for Longevity
• 00:55:06 — Building a Sustainable Running Life with Community
• 01:03:33 — Cody's Vision, Training, and Life-Changing Advice
• 01:09:10 — Final Thoughts and Mental Health Resources
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