{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659fe7f6b55e5d0016f92a59/691b6b017b9e972a6bc6b8af?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#064 How to turn pain into purpose: Running 74 ultra marathons for charity with Sam King","description":"<p>This podcast is in paid partnership with BetterHelp.</p><p><br></p><p>Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: <a href=\"https://betterhelp.com/personalbestpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://betterhelp.com/personalbestpodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast!</p><p><br></p><p>My guest today is Sam King, he's transformed his life through running. He's currently taking on the challenge of running 74 ultra marathons in a row for a brain-injury charity who've supported his Mum and family this year.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><p>- What sparked the idea for Project 74</p><p>- How Sam's perspective shifted after his Mum's brain injury</p><p>- Sam's transformation from gamer to ultra-marathon runner</p><p>- How running shaped Sam's life and the personal lessons he's learnt</p><p>- The highest and lowest moments of the challenge so far</p><p>- Sam's future ambitions beyond the challenge</p><p><br></p><p>Sam’s story is one of resilience, discovering what you’re capable of and the importance of leaning on the people around you.</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p>Sam's fundraiser - <a href=\"https://givestar.io/gs/project-74?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;utm_id=1344207247310791_v2_s02_e1002&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4CGNhbGxzaXRlAjE1AAGnZemEzDLrW9eY5l8T-GIITAYp04VTmr5ExmqI610vqDLwfn05XntJJJDdnPI_aem_ivoXoNQ-4xBL4BeFrgdJqQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Donate to Headway</a></p>","author_name":"Ruby Lola"}