200-Pound Weight Loss Transformation Through Running: The Ultimate Motivation: Shawn Eckert

On the 27th edition of the podcast format of the fireside chat, we sit down with ultrarunner Shawn Eckert. At the start of his journey, Shawn weighed over 400 lbs. and struggled with a variety of health issues. Shawn also struggled with drugs and alcohol. Determination to be a better role model for his son made Shawn start incorporating running into his daily routine. This eventually led Shawn to ultramarathons. In this episode we discuss: Overcoming drug and alcohol addiction to be a better role model and life a healthier life Losing 200 lbs. by adopting a plant-based diet Shawn's journey to 100 miles The Tampa Bay 100 And more... Shownotes: This episode was filmed on April 19th, 2023, on IG Live. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runtrimag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.