Running Through Setbacks: Derek’s Journey from Injury to Marathons and Mindset Shifts

In this episode, we sit down with Big Day Fitness member Derek Levesque—runner, dad, and former teacher—who shares his 20+ year journey with running. From tearing his ACL on a softball field to completing multiple marathons (including Disney’s Dopey Challenge), Derek opens up about recovery, consistency, and how strength training at BDF has helped him stay injury-free and race-ready. We also get into family fitness, the power of community (shoutout to Flat Derek!), and how mindset—not mileage—is the real secret to staying active for life.