Welcome back to The Better Everyday Podcast where we are unlocking our best self one episode at a time!

In this powerful episode, David and Grace share their raw, unfiltered experience running their very first marathon at the 2026 LA Marathon on March 8, 2026.

David opens up about battling IT Band Syndrome (ITBS) starting December 27, 2025, and the uphill journey that followed—doctor visits, physical therapy, an MRI, and the hard truth that injuries often expose the weaknesses we’ve been avoiding. Despite trying to build mileage, he could only reach 4 pain-free miles leading into race day. Faced with multiple crossroads and every valid reason to quit, David made the decision to move forward after receiving medical clearance—knowing it would be painful, but possible. This became bigger than just a race. It became a missio ...