I didn’t start running to become an influencer or chase podiums — I started running to save my life. I found running when I was at rock bottom, dealing with the aftermath of trying to take my life, a cancer scare, and being told my body was on the verge of a massive heart attack or stroke. I needed something that would not only help me get healthier, but would challenge me, ground me, and help me grow as a person. Over time, that simple habit became a lifelong passion.

 

Today, I’ve completed 16 marathons, including all six Abbott World Marathon Majors, and I continue to chase new goals while staying rooted in why I started: community, growth, and showing up for others.

 

MikeRunsMarathons exists to remind runners that progress looks different for everyone. Not every runner has a sponsorship. Not every runner has perfect genetics. Not every runner has unlimited time or resources. And that’s okay.

 

What matters is showing up, staying curious, supporting one another, and moving forward — one step at a time.