Episode 37 - Rob De Castella AO MBE, Founder & Director, The Indigenous Marathon Foundation - a podcast by Mass Participation World

A special edition of The Aid Station today where we meet Australian  Marathon Legend and former World Record holder Rob de Castella AO MBE in  Canberra.



Many wonderful  insights in the show from Rob's time as an athlete to his time as CEO of  the Australian Institute of Sport during the golden area of Australian  sport around the Sydney 2000 Olympics.



We talk about the  founding of Deeks Health Foods and the impact of grain intolerance that  goes far behind celiac disease which is more widely known, and the  incredible work he is doing with the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.



The impact of COVID-19 on the program which takes indigenous runners on  a journey of self discovery that culminates with them running the TCS  New York Marathon has been somewhat of a double-edged sword.



It  has resulted in numerous challenges but has also meant that the  transformation to more of a digital program has meant more runners can  be accommodated and creation of the virtual Run Sweat Inspire Festival  in July: https://www.runsweatinspire.org/



Listen to the end to hear Rob's advice on the importance of speaking up  with your idea or opinion even if it is different to that of others in  the room.



Watch my hugely inspiring talk with Rob here https://youtu.be/c2AQgw6NTM4

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