34: Bart Yasso

If you’re having a hard time getting started running or getting out for a run, you’ll want to hear how running has changed Bart Yasso’s life. Bart is the unofficial "mayor of running" and shares with us how to start running, the power of the running community, how Lyme disease has affected and changed his life, and what his favorite race is.

  • How Bart and I met

  • Runner’s World Challenge

  • How Running has Changed His Life

  • The Power of the Running Community

  • Bare Bones Fun Run (he FULLY participated)

  • How running has changed through the years

  • How to start (hint, think time, not mileage)

  • How he got Lyme Disease and how its impacted his life

  • Favorite Race

  • One of Bart’s Favorite Charities and how he’s trying to help

  • Where you can meet Bart

Mentions:

Runner’s World Challenge

My life on the Run

Races:

Marine Corps Marathon

Big Sur Marathon

Bare Buns 5K

Bad Water

Girls on the Run

Lake Waramaug Ultra

Rome Marathon

Comrades

Chicago

NYC

Richmond

Route 66

Articles:

Runners and Lyme Disease

Places To Find Information about Lyme disease:

Tick-Borne Disease Alliance

Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation

Charity:

Challenged Athletes Foundation

(Bart’s medals are no longer being auctioned on Ebay, but you can make a donation to Challenged Athletes Foundation)

Get in Touch with Bart:

Website- Bart Yasso

Facebook- Bart Yasso

Twitter: @BartYasso

 

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to www.karigormley.com/disclaimer.

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