Our latest episode features Portsmouth Abbey (RI) and Harvard standout John Murphy

Our latest episode features Portsmouth Abbey (RI) and Harvard standout John Murphy.  At times John’s running career provided him solace from the challenges of daily life but also great frustration due to injuries.  At Harvard John was mentored by the legendary Bill McCurdy who helped him develop a resolve to persevere through injuries to compete against some of the very best the NCAA had to offer.  John’s resolve and grit would be tested once again in 2005 when he suffered a stroke during the Chicago Marathon.  Through fate and family support, John has made a remarkable recovery considering the severity of his stroke.  He is now an advocate for stroke awareness and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle so that other families can avoid disabilities that may result from a stroke.

John's Stroke Advocacy Work