JAMES GWINNETT suffered a LIFE-CHANGING injury while playing RUGBY in 2013, a tackle-gone-wrong resulted in a BROKEN NECK. He fell into a downward spiral of alcoholism & depression. Eventually he managed to break out of the cycle, partly thanks to fitness, running, & ULTRAMARATHONS.   
A few years ago he appeared on UK Channel 4’s: SAS: Who Dares Wins. A BRUTAL reality show where super fit humans are tested both physically & mentally by a group of former SPECIAL FORCES soldiers. He also recently ran 145 miles IN ONE GO!!

TIMESTAMPS:   
[00:12] INTRO
[00:54] James' childhood in 60 seconds
[01:55] Rugby career, identity & INJURY
[11:33] Spiralling down post injury  
[18:12] Major turning point
[20:50] When James realised he could never play rugby again
[22:12] From no running, to MARATHONS, to ULTRAmarathons
[27:55] What is an ULTRAMARATHON  
[30:51] RUNNING 145 MILES IN ONE GO!!!!!  
[36:28] Physical VS MENTAL FITNESS  
[51:52] Discussing the classic question "How are you?"
[54:01] SAS: Who Dares Wins
[01:07:44] HONEYMOON CHARITY EXPEDITION - Children with Cancer UK
[01:13:25] James' message
[01:15:49] OUTRO

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SPONSOR James & his wife, Krista, as they expedition 360km across Patagonia for CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK. They'll be running, cycling and kayaking through Patagonia for six days. Big respect to both of them for using their HONEYMOON as a chance to give back!
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Children with Cancer UK website
Want to hear more from James, check out the podcast he hosts, LIFE HAPPENS  
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Check out Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins (James was featured in season 4)   


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