Thursday, November 5, 2026 From Doctors’ Doubts to 109 Marathons

Welcome to episode 207 of the Mile 40 Podcast. Days before the New York City Marathon, we sit down with Richard Whitehead, a Paralympic gold medalist, world record holder and soon-to-be 109th-time mar...

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Ask for Help: Someone Wants to Be There for You #shorts

One quiet request can open the door to support. Reaching out to someone nearby can be the first step toward accepting the help others genuinely want to give. #AskingForHelp #MentalHealth #SupportMatte...

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 How My Mom Taught Me There’s More to Life #shorts

Her mother rarely explained how to succeed. By watching her actions, she learned resilience, recognized new opportunities, and realized there was more to life. #MotherDaughter #LifeLessons #PersonalGr...

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Growing Up Active: Neighborhood Sports and Endless Energy #shorts

Neighborhood baseball, football, tag, and races from pole to pole filled an energetic childhood—and that same boundless energy now shows up in his son. #ChildhoodMemories #NeighborhoodSports #FamilySt...

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 I’ve Nothing Left to Prove—Now I Help Runners #shorts

After accomplishing everything possible as an individual runner, the focus shifts from proving anything to helping others reach their goals. Every journey is unique. #Running #RunnerMindset #Athletics...

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 My First Indoor Track Race Was a Championship Relay #shorts

With no indoor track experience, hallway training was all she knew—until a championship relay brought a baton, a medal, and a race she’ll never forget. #TrackAndField #RelayRace #IndoorTrack #Champion...

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Self-Made Runner: Why Greatness Grows With the Right Coach #shorts

Built through hardship, this runner has nothing left to prove. But the right coach can offer the tools to go even further—and make the journey easier for those who follow. #RunningMotivation #RunningC...

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 From Garbage Can to Hoop: A Neighborhood Basketball Story #shorts

On a quiet block in Decatur, kids turned the street into a playground. Basketball grew from shooting at a garbage can to playing on a real hoop donated by a teacher. #Basketball #NeighborhoodSports #C...

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Why I Always Help Influencers Who Ask #shorts

When people ask for help, sharing what you know can make a difference. Tap someone on the shoulder and ask—guidance and resources can turn uncertainty into a next step. #HelpingOthers #AskForHelp #Com...

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Why Men Carry Their Struggles Alone—and Stay Silent #shorts

Men can feel pressure to handle hardship alone—even with family. Opening up about what’s happening can help others realize they’re not the only ones facing it. #MensMentalHealth #EmotionalWellness #Br...

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 After High School: No Plan, Just Real-Life Responsibilities #shorts

After graduation, school wasn’t the goal—work, an apartment, and bills were. Growing up meant realizing how much shelter, food, and everyday essentials had once been taken care of. #LifeAfterHighSchoo...

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 After Graduation, I Lost Everything—Then Found My Way Back #shorts

Minimum-wage work, lost faith, and crushing loneliness turned life after graduation into a dark age. But even after losing everything, the determination to keep going remained. #LifeAfterGraduation #O...