This is a great story on what it takes to succeed, I think its important to understand that those out in front have had to work hard to get there and Drew articulates that struggle well through this episode.

Failure is a big part of success, take the lesson and keep moving forward, those that achieve are those that don't give up.

Have to apologise as this episode wasn't edited due to time constraints, but hope you take some learning from it and enjoy.

The Uganda Marathon is unique, it brings together runners from all over the world and bonds them with stories of hope and gratitude. It truly is an amazing experience that supports sustainable growth for the children of Uganda, if you really want to have an amazing running experience then I think you would struggle to find something more special than the Uganda Marathon, it truly is 'An adventure like no other'

https://ugandamarathon.com/register/   

https://www.facebook.com/UgandaMarathon/

Patrick Crossan is a track runner from Belfast County Antrim who has competed throughout his life at the 200m, 400m & 400m hurdles, scoring exceptional times racing against some of Ireland's best, he came into his own when he reached Masters age taking many 1st podiums with a golden year in 2014 V50.

It was this year that Patrick was diagnosed with Parkinson's and yet his still managed to qualify and compete in the worlds Masters in Malaga in Sept 2018, in this podcast Patrick talks about how sport has helped him to manage his condition so that he can lead a fulfilled life.

2014 V50

200 25.66 1st Scottish Masters' Championships 

A working mum with 3 kids, She only started to run in 2015 and managed to progress to a 1:32 half marathon taking second podium in the Newrycity half marathon, in 2018 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and in this episode we go into what its like to run your first marathon on a long Belfast course 2019.

An amazing story of strength, determination and focus, I always believe that you should never say never when the choice to do something is in your hands, stay strong guys keep the training up, as not only is it influencing those around you but its also making your body strong to take you through times of hardship.

I was delighted to be invited into Maghaberry prison which is Northern Ireland’s high security facility to record a podcast with the staff and inmates who were taking part in a couch to 5k within the prison walls.

I took part in the 5k myself which was a great experience which consisted of 6 loops inside the prison, and had an opportunity to get to talk several people before and after the event.

You couldn’t help but get a strong sense that something really good was happening here, there is no doubt in my mind that this helps with engagement, relationship building, mental health and rehabilitation.

Most of you know the freedom that our sport brings us, in prison your body and mind can struggle being in a confined space, you have to question if this creates a path to a better life, but giving the inmates purpose and possibility might just create that slight change in direction which could lead to a totally different destination in life.

I was quite intrigued with the journey that everyone was taking during the challenge, we had staff helping inmates, inmates helping staff, and numerous personal journeys going on, I felt humbled by the experience and hope that many more prisons adopt a similar approach.

I have to say I don't think I've ever met anyone with as much determination as Laura, to rise to the top of your game in a very short period of time to have a horrendous training accident which left your sporting career in shatters to rise again and be selected to represent your country in the ETU Triathlon European Championships.

In this episode Laura discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and how important it is to maintain a positive mindset no matter what your situation....keep focused on the things you can do, and good things will happen.