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Back to EpisodesEp 9: When Work, Alcohol and Anxiety Took Over… Running Was the Antidote | Craig Parsons
Description
For carpenter and father of three Craig Parsons, running began in a rather unique way. Balancing long hours, physical work, and family life, Craig has faced anxiety, alcohol, and self-doubt head-on... proving that strength isn’t about muscle, it’s about mindset.
In this raw and honest episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty talk with Craig about the challenges of opening up in a tough, masculine industry, the lessons learned through injury and recovery, and how running helped him find focus, purpose, and community.
In this episode:
- How running entered and transformed Craig’s life
- The shift from casual jogs to marathon milestones
- Overcoming injury during Ned’s Uncomfortable Challenge
- Managing anxiety and alcohol for long-term wellbeing
- Redefining strength and balance in work, family, and running
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Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.