UIOK 63: Perry Newburn

Today I get to chat with Perry Newburn. We talk about his upcoming world record attempt to run the length of New Zealand in 17 days. We also chat about his run across the United States to celebrate his 60th birthday. Topics covered today include; + Overcoming a 16 year heroin addiction + Asking the question "do I want to live or do I want to die" + Rebuilding physically, mentally, and emotionally + Learning to laugh at yourself +Learning you don't have to be perfect + The journey into running + Why exercise if great for your mental wellbeing + The seemingly impossible becoming more possible + Finding out how far a body can go + Why it's important to live your goals + Expecting the unexpected + The development of self belief + Why running is the same as life + Not telling people what to do, only showing them an example + Keeping it fun + Dealing with chafing   Guest: Perry Newburn  Length of New Zealand 17 days Perry's Run America Support Koru Care Kids Host: Chris Desmond UIOK Facebook UIOK Instagram Twitter   Music: Jeremy Desmond Music   Today's show is brought to you  by Wellington Low Carbon Challenge The challenge is a program designed to support growing businesses and folks with ideas to help reduce Wellington’s emissions in four key areas of transport, energy, building, and waste. They’re taking applications for the Challenge program now, and if successful you’ll increase your mentors and connections, build your skillsets, and gain access to matched funding to really get your business or idea going. If you’re in or around Wellington and you’ve got an idea or know someone who has ideas then head over to lowcarbonchallenge.nz for more details and to apply