Domhnall Nugent
Domhnall Nugent
LET'S FACE IT: MARTY REA
LET'S FACE IT: MARTY REA
LET'S FACE IT: MARTY REA
Sunday 16th April 2023
Join Domhnall Nugent and ultra marathon runner Marty Rea as they discuss resilience, mental health, and personal growth in this inspiring episode.
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Get the buttons here!Running Life’s Marathon: Marty Rea on Resilience and Mental Health
Episode Overview
- Marty Rea shares his inspiring journey through ultra marathon running and teaching
- Insights into mental health within schools and the mental aspects of endurance sports
- Discussion on building confidence and finding balance in life
- Thought-provoking perspectives on self-improvement and resilience
- Exploration of the emotional and mental challenges of pursuing personal bests
I think in my own personal journey I found out it was good at it, so I wanted to go... I thought to myself, 'Do you know what? If I go shorter, I have to go faster. If I go longer, I have to go slower.' Jeez, slow's a good word. Why not go slower, even though I have to go longer? So it meant a lot.
Ever wondered how running ultra marathons can shape your life? In this episode, Domhnall Nugent sits down with Marty Rea, an international ultra marathon runner and PE teacher at La Salle in Belfast. For over 20 years, Marty has been molding young minds, including putting up with Domhnall for seven of those years. His simple yet powerful outlook on life is both refreshing and inspiring.
Marty opens up about his journey through the demanding world of ultra marathon running and teaching. He shares how these experiences have taught him resilience and the importance of mental health, especially within school settings. They discuss how to identify behaviors and effectively communicate with young people, a crucial skill Marty has honed over decades. The conversation takes you through Marty’s unique perspective on life, focusing not on being the best but being your best.
This episode is packed with valuable insights into building mental strength, finding balance, and striving for personal growth. Whether you're a runner, a teacher, or someone looking to improve your mental resilience, Marty's story offers something for everyone. Tune in to hear how endurance sports can teach you about life’s bigger picture and why mental health should never be overlooked.