Matt Fenn on his 654km continuous run! || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP02 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Matt Fenn
Matt Fenn is a bad-ass mental health advocate. He does mind-blowing and ridiculous running challenges all with the goal of getting the conversation going about mental health.
In 2021 he ran 654km continuously. Each km represented a New Zealander who lost their lives to suicide. We get pretty deep. If any of it is triggering, feel free to text the legends at Lifeline on this number: 4357
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Brief Summary
Matt Finn discusses his extreme running challenges and mental health advocacy, emphasizing resilience and the importance of open conversations about mental health.
Key points
- Mental Health Advocacy. The podcast emphasizes the importance of discussing mental health openly.
- The 654 Challenge. Matt Finn ran 654 kilometers to raise awareness for suicide prevention in New Zealand.
- The Power of Resilience. Resilience is built over time through small decisions that prepare us for bigger struggles.
- Marathon Without Training. A challenge to run a marathon without training leads to unexpected self-discovery.
- The Weight of Expectations. The pressure to achieve can lead to feelings of inadequacy and panic about time slipping away.
- Reassessing Life Choices. A deep dive into questioning societal expectations and personal desires.
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Episode highlights
- Mental Health AdvocacyThe podcast emphasizes the importance of discussing mental health openly.“It’s not weak to speak.”2:32Oct 13, 2022
- The 654 ChallengeMatt Finn ran 654 kilometers to raise awareness for suicide prevention in New Zealand.“I ran 654 kilometers around Auckland domain...”6:31Oct 13, 2022
- The Power of ResilienceResilience is built over time through small decisions that prepare us for bigger struggles.“The struggle we choose prepares us for the struggle we don't.”18:39Oct 13, 2022
- Marathon Without TrainingA challenge to run a marathon without training leads to unexpected self-discovery.“It was the first time I’d had a positive conversation with myself in like a year and a half.”27:41Oct 13, 2022
- The Weight of ExpectationsThe pressure to achieve can lead to feelings of inadequacy and panic about time slipping away.“It's this German word called torchless panic, meaning life is passing you by.”35:21Oct 13, 2022
- Reassessing Life ChoicesA deep dive into questioning societal expectations and personal desires.“Do I actually want this?”36:20Oct 13, 2022
- The Power of ThoughtsUnderstanding that your thoughts do not define you can be liberating.“Your thoughts are not your identity.”39:35Oct 13, 2022
- The Burden of ComparisonExploring how comparing ourselves to others can rob us of joy.“Comparison is the theft of joy.”42:35Oct 13, 2022
