#30 Chosen Suffering: Running my first Marathon for Rock 2 Recovery

Support My Bristol to Bath 26-Mile Trail Marathon for Rock2Recovery, supporting veterans, military and first responders with mental health recovery. Donate here: ⁠https://sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/activity/bristol-to-bath-trail-marathon/olly-hall-green ⁠This week I share my thoughts in anticipation of running my first marathon and the deeper meaning behind it. More than just training and miles, this experience has been about mental health, resilience, trauma, and emotional healing.I reflect on how running has become a path of self-discovery, teaching me lessons about chosen suffering, strength, and the choices we make when facing adversity. I open up about my experiences with medication, alternative healing practices, and the importance of community support in the recovery process.I highlight the powerful work of Rock to Recovery, an organisation providing hope and healing for those struggling with trauma and mental health challenges.Whether you’re a runner, someone navigating mental health challenges, or simply looking for inspiration, I hope my reflections encourage you to keep moving forward.Key Takeaways • Preparing for my first marathon has been a journey of both physical and emotional resilience. • Understanding the impact of trauma and mental health challenges is key to healing. • I’ve learned that suffering can be a choice—and reframing pain can empower growth. • Rock to Recovery provides essential support for those in crisis. • Time in nature has been a powerful guide to self-discovery and healing. • Connection and community are vital to resilience. • My experiences with medication and alternative healing show that recovery is complex and ongoing. • Healing requires support, compassion, and awareness. • Every individual has the potential to create positive change in their own life and others’. • For me, running a marathon is more than a race—it’s a symbol of hope.Join me in this episode as I share how preparing for my first marathon became a journey of resilience, healing, and courage in the face of life’s hardest challenges.Keywordsmarathon, mental health, resilience, trauma, Rock to Recovery, self-discovery, community support, emotional healing, personal growth, awarenessConnect with me via:Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/shapesofresilienceinstagramLinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/shapesofresiliencelinkedin YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Shapesofresilienceyoutube