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This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. What the 100 half marathon club is, and what lessons Mark has learned in the 14 years it took him to finish this challenge.įollow me on Social MediaIG: miken_runningTwitter: miken_runningShow notes: runnersresource.ca/post/_ep55įollow me on Social MediaIG: miken_runningTwitter: miken_runningShow notes: runnersresource.Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. We discuss Mark’s entry into the 100 half marathon club. We talk about Mark’s brain injury which occurred in 2012, and how this still affects him even to this day We discuss what are some of the best tips for someone getting started with running, especially those who worry about coming in last in a race, or what if people judge us based on our physical appearance He is a keen traveller, enjoys watching football (soccer) and seeking a new challenge or adventure.

This book includes anecdotes and advice from fellow runners that can be applied to everyday life.Īside from running, Mark is a public speaker and creator of a business called the Future Toolbox, which he runs alongside his wife, Jules. In this book, Mark outlines how he learnt that running could release the trauma and challenges that his hidden disability presented and how this sport has given positive mental health to so many. Half Man, Half Marathon is Mark’s story that evokes so many emotions by the simple act of those repeated steps getting closer to a destination.

To celebrate he wrote a book about his incredible achievement. His journey spanned 14 years in the making - to become a member of the 100 Half Marathons club. Today, I had a conversation with Mark Kennedy, an author, podcaster and runner from North Hampton, England.Īfter surviving a severe brain injury, Mark embarked on a journey of running 100 half marathons.
