“After three years of brutal races, I think I deserve a holiday.”
That’s how Marc Rhodes signs off his four-page feature in this month’s Men’s Fitness UK – a raw, powerful reflection on a journey that started in darkness and led all the way to the frozen finish line of the 2025 Ice Ultra.
But this is about more than just finishing a race.
This is about owning your story. Every scar, setback, and silent battle, and using it as fuel to build something extraordinary.
FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE
In the article, Marc opens up about his past: abandoned as a baby. Unwanted. Unseen. Carrying that weight for decades.
But instead of letting it define him, he went to work, inside and out. He found meaning in the chaos. He turned adversity into fuel. He forged resilience in the furnace of life’s hardest moments.
“What happened to you is not your fault. How you respond to it is 100% your responsibility.”
— Marc Rhodes, Men’s Fitness
This isn’t just a media win.It’s a moment of meaning.
This article is proof: you don’t have to stay where you are.
Whether you’re an executive buried in pressure, a father fighting fatigue, or a high performer seeking purpose, there’s a way forward.
It’s not about overnight hacks. It’s about doing the work. It’s about choosing a new story.
