The Zone 2 Podcast8 Okt 2025

34: Against All Odds with Mark Sibold

🚑 Endurance sports have long been an important part of Mark Sibold's life, but everything changed in May 2023 when he was struck by a car going over 60 miles per hour while out for a bike ride. What happened next is sure to leave you speachless.

🎙️ Enjoy this inspiring conversation as Mark takes us through his miraculous recovery, from two weeks in the ICU to running 26.2 miles in less than a year. He reflects on the power of goal-setting, self-belief, gratitude, and how his lifelong dedication to fitness helped him to survive and rebuild.

🏃 This is 2024 Boston Marathon finisher Mark Sibold. You can read more about Mark's story on Boston.com and in the Boston University Newsletter.

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🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven

🎙️ Guest: Mark Sibold

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