Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this inspiring episode, Scott shares his incredible journey from being an overweight middle schooler to embracing the running community and achieving incredible feats. Starting with his struggles and motivations in high school football, Scott walks us through his transformation, revealing how running provided not just physical health but emotional and communal support. He talks about memorable races, including the emotional Louisiana Marathon, his challenges with the Dallas Marathon, and his excitement for upcoming ultra-marathons. Scott emphasizes the importance of community, the lessons learned from the running world, and the powerful mantras that keep him going. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, Scott's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience and community spirit in the world of running. Scott Thornhill - https://www.facebook.com/scott.thornhill1 Races Mentioned Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon Tiger 10k Louisiana Marathon Mardi Gras Mamba Amazing Kids Half Marathon North Shore Half Marathon Battleship 12k Beach to Bayou Dallas Marathon Shout Outs Brittany Pastor Fresh Junkie Racing Danny Huynh Ainsley's Angels Ryan Cardinal 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