In this heartfelt episode, Lee shares his inspiring journey from a childhood love for running to grappling with health issues and eventually reclaiming his health and passion for running.He reflects on key milestones, such as losing significant weight, participating in impactful races like the Azalea Trail Run, and the importance of supportive community and proper running gear.Lee also opens up about the emotional aspects of his journey, the value of cross-training, and his philosophy of not comparing oneself to others.His story is a testament to resilience, the power of community, and finding joy in personal achievements.Lee HanksRaces MentionedAzalea Trail RunTerrain RaceShout OutsLiberty HanksDavidSupport the Show.For more details on Run Your Story happenings, including signing up for our upcoming training program, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, coding tutoring, 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 RatherSteve TaylorMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkAnna SzymanskiDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseCristy EvansSharonda ShulaNell GustavsonMeredith NationsAllyson Swann