Striving for the Four Minute Mile

This podcast episode tells the story of Mike Marcella, a young man from Rhode Island who always believed he had the potential to break the four minute mile. Growing up, he was competitive in everything and became a talented runner in high school, almost breaking the four minute mark. However, a tragic accident left him in a coma and with cognitive impairments. Despite these challenges, Mike remained determined to continue running, but his performance suffered. Doubts about his identity and abilities overwhelmed him. Eventually, through sheer determination and a sense of what he feared he had lost, Mike broke the four minute mile, reaffirming his sense of self.