Outlasting Darkness: Resilience, Recovery & Rising Again

Today's episode is sponsored by Kreatures of Habit. Use Code: Mile40 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kreaturesofhabit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off a one-time purchase OR the first subscription order payment.Welcome back to the Mile 40 Podcast, where we dive deep into stories of grit, resilience, and the power to rise above life’s toughest setbacks. On Episode 143, host Bishoy Tadros sits down with Alex Dakas —a true embodiment of endurance, authenticity, and transformation. Alex isn’t just an ultra-marathoner and Ironman, he’s also an entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast whose “no mountain too tall” outlook has fueled both his athletic and personal journeys.Growing up on Long Island, Alex’s battle with insecurity led him into fitness, but his drive for extremes would take him on a winding path—from weight loss and early success, to years lost in the cycles of partying, addiction, and self-doubt. But Alex’s story is one of remarkable self-awareness and redemption. Through a combination of personal accountability, family support, and a relentless pursuit of goals, he swapped darkness for purpose—eventually channeling his energy into running 100 miles to raise awareness for breast cancer after his aunt’s diagnosis.Throughout this conversation, Alex opens up about overcoming rejection, redefining his relationship with pain, and the transformative power of setting ambitious, sometimes outrageous, goals. Join Bishoy and Alex as they unpack not just the mileage, but the mindset behind outlasting life’s toughest moments—and discover why the comeback is always greater than the setback.Alex Dakas is an ultramarathoner, Ironman, fitness junkie, & entrepreneur. Alex's no mountain too tall mentality has allowed him to accomplish some commendable feats in the past few years, all while facing adversity & serious setbacks.From building his family's hospitality business, to most recently running 100 miles & raising money for breast cancer awareness, Alex is constantly trying to improve himself, help others, & inspire people along the way.More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadrosPurchase Your Copy of Break Barriers OR Audacious Today - Use Code MILE40 for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bishoytadros.com