Listen "Marko Cheseto - All for the Best - Champion Marathon Runner Loses Both His Feet"
Episode Synopsis
Champion Kenyan runner, Marko Cheseto downed a handful of anti-depressants and ran into the Alaskan wilderness nearly 10 yrs ago. He woke in the snow 3 days later, so frostbit his feet had to be removed. In 2019, Marko set not 1 but 2 world records running a marathon on 2 prosthetic legs. He shares how he discovered the silver lining in his most tragic events. This absolute gentleman is not ashamed to call himself a survivor of mental illness and has devoted himself to not just running faster than most, but helping us find our own power and potential. Marko’s million dollar smile brims with kindness, wisdom and charm. Honored to welcome @marathonmarko (the fastest guy we’ve ever met ) to Swan Dive!Have a Swan Dive to share? Text us!We are always looking for Swan Dive Stories to share so hit us up, send an e mail to Ron: [email protected] or Stu: [email protected]
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