Mark chats with Pro Triathlete Matt Russell who was 6th overall at the Ironman World Championships in Kona 2018. Matt nearly died last year in Kona when a vehicle pulled out in front of him during the race. The injuries to his neck and throat were life threatening; it was a miracle he survived. Against all the odds Matt came back to race Kona 12 months later with a phenomenal 6th place performance. Listen to Matt describe his journey and why he thinks a higher power has a different destiny for him.

Mark chats with Pro Triathlete Matt Russell who was 6th overall at the Ironman World Championships in Kona 2018. Matt nearly died last year in Kona when a vehicle pulled out in front of him during the race. The injuries to his neck and throat were life threatening; it was a miracle he survived. Against all the odds Matt came back to race Kona 12 months later with a phenomenal 6th place performance. Listen to Matt describe his journey and why he thinks a higher power has a different destiny for him.

Mark chats with Pro Triathlete Matt Russell who was 6th overall at the Ironman World Championships in Kona 2018. Matt nearly died last year in Kona when a vehicle pulled out in front of him during the race. The injuries to his neck and throat were life threatening; it was a miracle he survived. Against all the odds Matt came back to race Kona 12 months later with a phenomenal 6th place performance. Listen to Matt describe his journey and why he thinks a higher power has a different destiny for him.

Matt Russell

Mark Livesey is a seasoned triathlete (30yrs), coach, and endurance adventurer with a career that spans decades of pushing physical and mental limits. A former British Army Physical Training Instructor, Mark brings military precision, discipline, and resilience to everything he does — from elite triathlon competition to extreme expeditions in some of the world’s toughest environments.   As a triathlon coach and mentor, he has guided countless athletes toward their goals, combining science-based training with hard-earned experience. Mark’s racing portfolio includes IRONMAN, ultra-endurance, and multi-day adventure events across the globe — often in remote and demanding conditions.   Beyond racing, Mark is an accomplished filmmaker and photographer, capturing the raw emotion and human stories behind endurance sport and exploration. His creative work reflects the same authenticity and intensity that define his athletic career. Driven by curiosity, challenge, and purpose, Mark continues to explore new frontiers — whether through racing, filmmaking, or inspiring others to find their own edge. Donate to Peakeducationnepal here https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3AM9HQRXWXDPC

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Mark Livesey is a seasoned triathlete (30yrs), coach, and endurance adventurer with a career that spans decades of pushing physical and mental limits. A former British Army Physical Training Instructor, Mark brings military precision, discipline, and resilience to everything he does — from elite triathlon competition to extreme expeditions in some of the world’s toughest environments. As a triathlon coach and mentor, he has guided countless athletes toward their goals, combining science-based training with hard-earned experience. Mark’s racing portfolio includes IRONMAN, ultra-endurance, and multi-day adventure events across the globe — often in remote and demanding conditions. Beyond racing, Mark is an accomplished filmmaker and photographer, capturing the raw emotion and human stories behind endurance sport and exploration. His creative work reflects the same authenticity and intensity that define his athletic career. Driven by curiosity, challenge, and purpose, Mark continues to explore new frontiers — whether through racing, filmmaking, or inspiring others to find their own edge.Donate to Peakeducationnepal here https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3AM9HQRXWXDPC

Mark Livesey is a seasoned triathlete (30yrs), coach, and endurance adventurer with a career that spans decades of pushing physical and mental limits. A former British Army Physical Training Instructor, Mark brings military precision, discipline, and resilience to everything he does — from elite triathlon competition to extreme expeditions in some of the world’s toughest environments. &nbsp; As a triathlon coach and mentor, he has guided countless athletes toward their goals, combining science-based training with hard-earned experience. Mark’s racing portfolio includes IRONMAN, ultra-endurance, and multi-day adventure events across the globe — often in remote and demanding conditions. &nbsp; Beyond racing, Mark is an accomplished filmmaker and photographer, capturing the raw emotion and human stories behind endurance sport and exploration. His creative work reflects the same authenticity and intensity that define his athletic career. Driven by curiosity, challenge, and purpose, Mark continues to explore new frontiers — whether through racing, filmmaking, or inspiring others to find their own edge. Donate to Peakeducationnepal here https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3AM9HQRXWXDPC

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