#31 Born to Run with Vassos Alexander

<p><em>“Try it, you will not regret it”</em></p><p><br></p><p><em></em>Do you think running is just not for you?&nbsp;&nbsp;I think it will be hard not to want to give it a go after listening to this week’s podcast with BBC Radio 2 sports presenter, podcast host, author and self-confessed running addict, Vassos Alexander.</p><p>Formerly unfit and out of shape, Vassos has now run the Spartathlon – a 153 mile ultramarathon race held annually in Greece.&nbsp;&nbsp;He shares his journey and gives a fascinating insight into the history behind this event.&nbsp;Vassos believes that it doesn’t matter how far you run or how fast, it is just about getting out there and giving it ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;And the benefits speak for themselves – he considers running a form of therapy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a lively and engaging conversation and Vassos’s passion for running is palpable – I hope it inspires you!</p><p><br></p><p>Show notes available at&nbsp;<a href="https://drchatterjee.com/episode-31-born-run-vassos-alexander/" target="_blank">drchatterjee.com/vassos</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/" target="_blank">instagram.com/drchatterjee/</a></p><p>Follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjee/" target="_blank">facebook.com/DrChatterjee/</a></p><p>Follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk" target="_blank">twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk</a></p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>