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On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Ed Martin — endurance athlete, man of faith, and mental health advocate — for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about purpose, discipline, and using pain as a platform to serve others. Ed shares his journey from struggling with addiction and suicidal thoughts to finding faith, community, and a renewed sense of meaning, opening up about the moment he cried out to God and experienced a life-changing shift in perspective. He reflects on how running became an outlet for growth and impact, while emphasizing that his identity is rooted not in performance, but in his relationship with God and the people around him. Joe and Ed explore the role of daily discipline and obedience, discussing the challenge of doing the right things consistently without recognition, and how giving yourself grace while staying committed to growth is essential. The conversation also dives into Ed's 24-hour treadmill run, where he covered 133 miles to raise money for mental health awareness, pushing through extreme physical and emotional challenges—including moments of real danger—to complete something far bigger than himself. From faith and resilience to community, vulnerability, and living with intention, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance is about aligning your life with a purpose that extends beyond you. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Ed's life and learn about what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to him.

Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Ed's life and learn about what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to him.

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