I'm your host Alex Elman and I’m proud to announce my new podcast Why We Marathon where I’ll dive into the deep personal reasons people run marathons. Episode 1 is a bit emotional and my own story about how marathon racing helped me cope with my mother’s death, concealed a binge eating disorder from myself and those I love most, go from 280 pounds to 185 pounds, build a tighter community of friends, and change my overall outlook on how to achieve my goals in life.