Bonus from the archive: Running marathons with MS with Alex Tsirigotis | S7 bonus

2025-05-14

Most people, regardless of whether or not they have MS, may think running a marathon is, simply put, crazy. While exercise is an important part of the Overcoming MS Program, many people with MS will have symptoms that preclude them from running long distances, or indeed running at all. This Living Well with MS episode’s special guest, Alex Tsirigotis, is someone who not only runs, but has pushed his body to his limits by regularly running marathons. And the fact that he has MS is just a footnote in his story. Topics and ti...

Most people, regardless of whether or not they have MS, may think running a marathon is, simply put, crazy. While exercise is an important part of the Overcoming MS Program, many people with MS will have symptoms that preclude them from running long distances, or indeed running at all.

This Living Well with MS episode’s special guest, Alex Tsirigotis, is someone who not only runs, but has pushed his body to his limits by regularly running marathons. And the fact that he has MS is just a footnote in his story.

Topics and timestamps

01:17 Alex’s symptoms, diagnosis, and experience with MS.

04:20 What lifestyle changes Alex’s diagnosis led to.

06:09 Finding out about Overcoming MS and learnings.

07:25 How long was it after you started following Overcoming MS did you start to see noticeable improvements?

09:40 Tips on implementing the Overcoming MS program.

12:39 Alex’s marathon running.

17:02 Tips for people with symptoms that can affect their ability to run.

20:10 Long-term side effects from running marathons.

21:03 What is the most important piece of advice for anyone contemplating starting the Overcoming MS program?

24:50 Reasons Alex runs marathons and what’s next.