In this conversation, the hosts engage with Leodhais Macpherson, who is undertaking an extraordinary challenge of running the equivalent distance from Newcastle to New York, totalling 3,332 miles over 128 days. The discussion explores Leodhais's motivations rooted in personal loss, the mental and physical challenges of such an endeavour, and how running serves as a therapeutic outlet for him. The conversation also touches on the importance of mental health, coping mechanisms, and the impact of community support during his journey. In this conversation, Leodhais Macpherson shares his journey of running 128 marathons in 128 days, reflecting on the mental and physical challenges he faced, the importance of exercise in managing grief, and the lessons learned about life and relationships. He emphasises the significance of stillness, the complexity of grief, and the power of the mind in overcoming obstacles. The discussion also touches on the impact of loss on life perspective and the importance of cherishing relationships while living life to the fullest.
You can contribute to Leodhais's amazing challenge here https://www.justgiving.com/team/ncl-to-nyc
as he continues to raise money and awareness for 'If You Care, Share' https://www.instagram.com/ifucareshare?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
And The RNLI https://rnli.org/support-us/give-money/give-to-a-special-appeal/tv?&mid=23008nl25931&mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=&kword=rnli&match=e&plid=&product=&slid=&pgrid=1255643606863532&ptaid=kwd-78478090393909:loc-188&msclkid=9efae40411e5145323428c130c5d3c9d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NEW%20RNLI%20IG_Microsoft_Prospecting_Brand_Pure%20Brand_Modern%20Search____&utm_term=rnli&utm_content=RNLI%20Pure%20Brand&gclid=9efae40411e5145323428c130c5d3c9d&gclsrc=3p.ds&gad_source=7