Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode, Mark shares his inspiring journey into running, which began in 2014 as a personal challenge and blossomed into a passion. From running marathons to building a welcoming running community at Manci's in Daphne, Mark emphasizes the importance of inclusion and mental health awareness. He discusses the highs and lows of his marathon experiences, the significance of helping others through organizations like Achilles and IGY6, and his vision of creating a supportive environment for everyone, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Mark also announces an upcoming 5K event aimed at raising awareness and support for mental health and suicide prevention. Join us for a heartwarming and motivating discussion that highlights the power of community and the transformative impact of running. Mark Kirstein (Manci's Run-Walk Social) - https://www.facebook.com/mark.kirstein.90 Races Mentioned First Light Mobile Marathon Chicago Marathon Marine Marathon New York Marathon Pittsburgh Marathon Louisville Marathon Chicago Rock N Roll Half Marathon Azalea Trail Run Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon Shout Outs Manci's Run Group John Kit Ekman Micaiah Rockwell Brad Roy Joe Jamie Ainsley's Angels IGY6 Support the show For more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/ For web development or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/ Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon ! Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Kristen Rather Steve Taylor Mary Trufant Suzanne Crist Suzanne Clark Anna Szymanski Dave McDonald Karla McInnis James Contratto Jordan DuBose Cristy Evans Sharonda Shula Nell Gustavson Meredith Nations Allyson Swann Chris Strayhorn Karen Saldivar Stefan Clayton Rachael McRae Scott Thornhill
