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NO EXCUSES PODCAST EPISODE 75: RUNNING TOWARDS ALZHEIMER’S: A FATHER AND SON’S STORY OF HOPE AND RESILIENCE / TRAVIS & MACE MACY

Author: Tough Mudder October 4, 2022
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When Mark Macy is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he and his son Travis decide to take on the challenge of Eco Challenge Fiji together, proving that anything is possible with family by your side.

We discuss Mark’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2018, how he felt leading up to it, and how he feels now. Travis reads some of his father’s inspiring and optimistic journal entries. Mace may have some new limitations, but that doesn’t stop him from living life to the fullest. Travis goes into detail on his own response to his father’s diagnosis and how he deals with the anxiety and panic attacks.

Travis and Mark chat about their love for outdoor activities and their OCR history, including Mace being the first person with Alzheimer’s to participate in the Eco-Challenge Race.

Travis speaks about his book, “A Mile at a Time,” which brings light to taking a moment to stop, breathe, and be present while you tackle one thing at a time. He also has a podcast, “The Travis Macy Show.”

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