Running with Parkinson’s: Missy’s Inspirational Story

About this episode

Missy Huffman shares her inspiring journey of managing Parkinson's disease through running and endurance challenges.

In this episode of the Jeff Galloway podcast, hosts John Pelkey and Carissa Galloway bring an inspiring story of Missy Huffman, an 'everyday warrior' who has conquered numerous endurance events and now continues to fight Parkinson's disease. Missy shares her journey, detailing how running led to her Parkinson's diagnosis and how she manages training despite her condition. The hosts also discuss the 29,029 challenge, where participants hike the elevation of Mount Everest within 36 hours, which Missy attempted despite the challenges posed by Parkinson's. The podcast also touches on training tips, proper fueling for long runs, and the importance of recovery and support systems. Additionally, John and Carissa share some personal updates and recommendations, including the benefits of Pillar's triple magnesium for better sleep and recovery.

People in this episode

Hosts: John Pelkey, Carissa Galloway

Guest: Missy Huffman

Topics covered

• Parkinson's disease
• endurance events
• running
• training tips
• recovery
• support systems

Keywords

• Parkinson's
• endurance
• running
• training
• recovery
• 29,029 challenge
• health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pillar

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