Mark Avery - Big Goals, World Record Attempts and Raising Money for a Great Cause

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, hosts Ben and Mitch  welcome ultra-endurance athlete Mark Avery. Mark has raised over 100k for different charities over his journey and is one hell of a good bloke to chat to.They explore Mark's journey in trail running, discussing his experiences in various races, the importance of mental preparation, and the role of mindset coaching in enhancing performance. Mark shares insights on training consistency, recovery, and the emotional aspects of racing, including the camaraderie among runners. Mark chats about some difficult challenges and turning loss into motivation for his running journey, culminating in his attempt at a treadmill world record. In this engaging conversation, Mark  shares his journey through running, focusing on the mental and physical challenges he faced while training for ultra marathons and charity events. He discusses the importance of building habits, the therapeutic aspects of running, and the impact of community support. Mark reflects on his setbacks, the lessons learned from 24-hour races, and his aspirations for future challenges, all while emphasizing the significance of having a purpose behind his running endeavors.This one will inspire you! - Marks website including Videos and blogs mentioned in the pod is: Mark James AveryRemember subscribe, share and comment on any of the podcasting platforms or on Insta. - Follow and like the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/happy-trails-podcast/id1816856770Remember, it doesn’t matter if you are at the front, middle or back of the pack, they are all HAPPY TRAILS!