Podcast: Tom Mulchinock - How one runner went from alcoholism to taking on 10 marathons in a year
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It’s podcast day folks (well, I’m a day late but 🤫) and this week’s guest is Tom Mulchinock, who is running 10 marathons in a year in 10 different countries to raise money for the Campaign Against Living Miserably.
When Tom left school with little more than an addiction for video games and a 'class clown' nature, he found himself numbing real world pressures with increasingly heavy drinking.
Nights out turned to day drinking - to avoid hangovers it was better to just not stop.
It wasn't until he reached 30 that Tom realised he needed to get help.
After seeking therapy and moving to Iceland, Tom started practicing mindfulness, going on walks, listening to podcasts - and running.
A first 5k race eventually turned into a running habit and then into a new goal.
Tom is currently aiming to run 10 marathons in a year in 10 different countries - all to rase money for CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably.
I spoke to Tom about how running has helped him stay sober, combat his anxiety and embrace his creative side.
It’s a fascinating, honest and occasionally raw conversation which anyone with addiction or mental health problems will relate to.
But more than that, it’s a story of redemption and triumph over adversity that acknowledges how such battles are an ongoing journey without a single ‘happy ever after’ end point.
Podcast: Tom Mulchinock - How one runner went from alcoholism to taking on 10 marathons in a year
Podcast: Tom Mulchinock - How one runner went from alcoholism to taking on 10 marathons in a year
Podcast: Tom Mulchinock - How one runner went from alcoholism to taking on 10 marathons in a year
It’s podcast day folks (well, I’m a day late but 🤫) and this week’s guest is Tom Mulchinock, who is running 10 marathons in a year in 10 different countries to raise money for the Campaign Against Living Miserably.
When Tom left school with little more than an addiction for video games and a 'class clown' nature, he found himself numbing real world pressures with increasingly heavy drinking.
Nights out turned to day drinking - to avoid hangovers it was better to just not stop.
It wasn't until he reached 30 that Tom realised he needed to get help.
After seeking therapy and moving to Iceland, Tom started practicing mindfulness, going on walks, listening to podcasts - and running.
A first 5k race eventually turned into a running habit and then into a new goal.
Tom is currently aiming to run 10 marathons in a year in 10 different countries - all to rase money for CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably.
I spoke to Tom about how running has helped him stay sober, combat his anxiety and embrace his creative side.
It’s a fascinating, honest and occasionally raw conversation which anyone with addiction or mental health problems will relate to.
But more than that, it’s a story of redemption and triumph over adversity that acknowledges how such battles are an ongoing journey without a single ‘happy ever after’ end point.
Catch you soon - Craig
People can sponsor Tom via JustGiving here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/10marathons10countries1year