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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 56 MIN

Mark Carroll - "You get to choose your attitude"

from Run Your Story Podcast · host Allison Gaillard

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!In this episode, Mark shares his lifelong running journey, starting from childhood antics in Vestavia Hills to becoming deeply immersed in the running community.He discusses how he transitioned from football to track in high school and how running became both a physical and emotional outlet, especially in dealing with depression and alcoholism.Despite facing numerous physical setbacks, including neuropathy and a bad knee, Mark rediscovered his passion for running at 59 and began participating in races again.He highlights the importance of attitude, recovery, and enjoying the running community.Mark's narrative emphasizes how running is more about personal growth and camaraderie than purely about competition.Mark Carroll - https://www.facebook.com/mark.carroll.77377Races MentionedHurricane RunTurkey TrotBras Across the CausewayTokyo MarathonMonument Valley RunBoston MarathonJoe Cain RunShout OutsWestonBrent RawsonLarry PollanCousin CliffChris McCallumMikeSteve DriggersCoach Randy FaustCoy McCoyHightowerMalloryJoycelyn CraigMo HigginsRachel GonzalezSteve PlakasVictor BirchMarianneJohnathan LargeRun N TriJay HillisSupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, app development, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support us on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseKeith & Cristy EvansSharonda ShulaMeredith NationsAllyson LameyChris StrayhornKaren SaldivarStefan ClaytonRachael McRaeScott ThornhillSkye GuyAndrew WilliamsKellie LandrumDownload our new app on Apple or Android!!!

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