Recovered Addict/Ultramarathon Runner-Catra Corbett
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ค. 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Catra Corbett, a recovered drug addict and ultramarathon runner in Bishop, California. Here’s a link to Catra’s book: Reborn on the Run: My Journey from Addiction to Ultramarathons a.co/d/8A0YD7a
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In this powerful interview, we dive deep into the incredible story of a woman who transformed her life from addiction to becoming an ultra marathon champion. She shares her journey from running her first marathon to completing over 340 ultramarathons, including the grueling 200-mile races and the upcoming 300-mile Arizona Monster. Discover how running became her therapy and helped her overcome past traumas, addiction, and personal challenges.
Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and the human spirit. Join us as she discusses her childhood, the impact of early traumas, her battles with addiction, and the incredible sense of accomplishment she found in running. This is more than just a story about running; it's about finding purpose, healing, and the drive to keep pushing forward.
#ultramarathon #addictionrecovery #runningmotivation #enduranceathlete #trailrunning
#motivation #transformation #resilience #humanspirit #traumarecovery - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
i am 14 months sober and today i ran my first marathon! never felt so proud of anything, 14 months ago i couldnt even go up the stairs without being out of breath
Oh bravo to you ! I love second chances and happy endings !! ❤❤❤
I’m so so happy for you! Your story motivated me. Keep on fighting the good fight! 🙌
thats amazing congrats!!!
best time to sign up for the next one and keep you going :)
How often do you train ?
I'll have 3 years sober, 10 years off heroin and it's these stories that keep me pushing foreword. Thank you so much for sharing your story!
Congratulations. Praying for you in Jesus'name
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Congratulations!!! Keep doing it! I have 3 yrs in November 😊
This young lady is so boring it’s driving me to drink.
Yes me too 7years sober from doctor dope same drug different dealer your brain doesn’t know the difference it’s just a designer drug every day does get better but I know my brain can try to trick me into oh you can just do one but if I could just do one I wouldn’t be in the situation I’m in congratulations on your sobriety life is good let’s go live it love and light
"How did you allow it to happen" is 100% the wrong way to ask that question...
And “it was something you definitely did not want” wtf?!! This is pure ick.
Absolutely. That was an incredibly problematic way to address what happened. He seemed to immediately realize this, and back track, but I felt that he could have addressed this error more head-on. It was upsetting.
Yes, I think he stuffed up there. 🤷🏼♀️
Appalling question
That question blew my mind. What the actual F Kind of question was that??
Been sober 4yrs from Oxcy that turned to fentanyl. Mark these videos played such a vital role in my recovery. During covid these were my meetings. All the comments of everyone success stories were my motivation. So thank you and everyone here. Y’all have helped so so many people.
so happy for you
Have you ever listened to Gino Jennings before?
God bless you
@@julz7753 thank you
@@Moralessheryl thank you and god bless you
Catra is a prime example of taking charge of your life and not playing the victim. So her new addiction is running. More power to her🥰
All she did was blame all the men in her life for being mentally and physically abusive. Maybe she should take some responsibility and accountability for her life choices.
@@Fapsahoyxshe doesn’t strike me as a “men bad” feminist.
When you out yourself as thinking being an addict is a character flaw
Running daily,especially long distances,is terrible for mankind.
@@E.C.2 running long distances is terrible for…mankind..?
I remember Catra from back in the day at the SF and SJ goth clubs. She was a bit older, and I was always in awe of how beautiful she was. Fast forward to today, and I see she's a million times more beautiful! Such a positive and inspirational soul.
Awe thank you so much ❤ I appreciate your comments ❤
I can't believe Mark said "how did you allow it to happen?" When she was talking about being molested. Shocking question.
The question for me is how was he allowed to live…lol molesters should be made to be sorry they touch another..but now this world is chaos…
I know! I thought the same thing!!!😮
Certainly could've worded that question better
Same here. Horrible thing to say to a victim, especially a child victim. I'm surprised to hear him say that...replayed to check I heard correctly.
Yea..🫣I think he can take that part out.... crazy🤪
No way 59 years old! I was thinking 40 years old! Well done Catra! YOU ARE AWESOME! Thanks for telling your story!
@grant4176 Try another adjective! The English language has tens of thousands of them! YAWN.
@@lisahinton9682 Lisa..try another channel and take your morning meds. You must have forgotten your NICE pill. 🥱
@@lisahinton9682 millions of possible comments you could've made, yet you chose one that was rude and uncalled for. Take your own advice and try another one. JFC.
@@WHAT_THE_F0XX Thanks. I didn't understand that aggressive and needless comment either. Cheers for the backup!
@@WHAT_THE_F0XX Lisa missed taking her 'Be Nice' pill that day! 🤭 Her many personality diagnoses are showing! 😋 😁 Please Lisa take your 💊s!!!
“It was something you definitely did not want?” she was nine. Bear
I think he asked because there were several interviews of people who were abused as children who would think they wanted to be with that person.
I heard that too yikes
@@Cbow3977 even if that were true that's no excuse to ask that. Like what point would you be making?
Mark! Shocked at the questions you asked her as she was sharing her molestation story that happened when she was 9-10 yrs. old - "How did you allow it to happen?" and "It's something you definitely did not want?"
Thank you for saying this. I’m appalled.
Giving Mark the benefit of the doubt here, I think he meant to prompt her to describe the scenario. It's possible that they spoke prior to the interview and he just wanted to get her to describe the feelings and details of the abuse further. She didn't seem taken aback or offended by the questions, moreso engaged and willing to describe the situation to Mark and the viewers. At least, I hope that was the intention here.
@@Keenan-cz3ds Your hypothesis makes alot of sense actually. Mark is quite an empathetic and kind person in general so it’s probably better to give him the benefit of the doubt.
It was disturbing.
Thanks for that explanation, Keenan. And, I see Mark gave your comment a thumbs up, so it must have rung true to him. I've been a fan of the channel for years and I know Mark's intentions and heart is always in a good place. But, as an SA survivor, I gotta say, those were not good prompt questions. Maybe he could edit the questions out for the sake of other SA survivors in the audience and consider it a learning experience? Again, thanks for your response.
What kind of person asks someone who was molested by an older man at 9 years old "you definitely didn't want it, right?" and "how did you let it happen?" Wtf
Exactly!
He's pathetic
I agree, terrible 😢
Is Mark medicated or something? That seemed odd to hear from him...
Catra has since defended Mark here and explained that he didn't ask it in a judging way... He got judged however, and probably nobody would want to say sorry
Awesome interview !! I’m 4 1/2 yrs clean from a decade of heroin & meth and it’s healing hearing these stories that resembled mine !! We do recover
Live in the moment and enjoy your life.
Yes we do!
How did you kick it? What helped you through detox? And how long did it take you to feel normal again? Start sleeping? What helped?
proud of you!!
How in REALITY did you get into those addictions?? Didn't you all know HEROINE and METH were bad for you??
Many people, if not all people, get into hard times in family or outside family with friends etc, and MOST of them do NOT get addicted to anything, so how does it happen that YOU did??
Happy Mother's Day to all Mamas out there🌹
God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the name above all names & the only way to Heaven❤😊
Thanks, I think my son forgot, lol.
Thank you sweet! Every day is Mother’s Day for me but it was good to see my Mums smile today
@@meganrotham811🎉🎉
Thank you from a mom of 5 I appreciate you and right back at you 😊
She looks awesome for 59. Never would have guessed she was that old
She's super fit! And for almost a 60 year old. It just shows you how important it is to work out and eat propw.
Vegan gains baby
Wow! Im only a couple minutes in and thought she was in her 40s but looked a little aged due to her previous addictions. She looks fantastic
@gingerlancaster3033 Just stop with the "...for being x years old" or "...for being a truck driver" or "....for being female" or for anything at all. JUST GIVE THE COMPLIMENT, cuz otherwise it is not a compliment!
@@lisahinton9682it’s obvious it came from a good place, stop being such a negative nancy
"I got a second lease on life, and I'm only here one time, and there's so many things I want to do"
Beautifully spoken 💜
Thank you ❤
She looks 15 years younger than her actual age. Her passion for running, physical activity, veganism... sobriety looks great on her!
Recovering iv heroin & məth addict here...hearing stories like this gives me hope that a full recovery is possible, as long as we want it just a TAD bit...we can do it and not have to settle for a life less than we deserve.
That's insane. My mother has ran around 40 marathons and I still don't know how she does it, she's 57.
You need to interview your mom 🌷👍🏼💯
What did I just hear Mark say??? How did she let that happen!?!?!?!?!
Yup. How did she allow it to happen.
Jfc
In many other podcasts, Mark has consistently said two things:
A) He’s a one man band. He’s doing lighting, sound, video and Q & A.
B) He’s a professional photographer, not an interviewer.
So instead of lighting your hair on fire over words you heard said on the inter-web, and being offended when the lady hear clearly wasn't, get up and go help some people like Mark has.
@@AaronFromGuildford you have no idea what I do and who I help. Have a nice day, stranger on the internet.
Bear.
Ok you can stop repeating this now. He’s been doing this job for years, hundreds if not thousands of hours interviewing sexual abuse victims. If he’s just a photographer and too uneducated to not know what he is saying - he needs to get off this platform. It’s dangerous and disgusting to blame victims of sexual assault.
What a surprise to stumble upon this video.....I live in Fremont and would regularly see her running past my house...Though I never spoke to Catra, I always smiled knowing she was out in the world staying healthy and finding her joy....Thanks so much for taking the time to supply her backstory Mark!
I love her. So interesting, so upbeat, so confident, and has found her "thing" in life. Well-done, Catra!
Mark, you are giving it to us good with all of these videos. Thank you so much, and Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's in the commet section.💃💐
Her light is so bright. She find her passion and that’s so important, freedom and love.
Thank you 🫶🏽
im 77 now, 45yrs ago i ran around the island of Bali -- 80km a day for 10 days straight --- on and off bigtime addict all my life ...
So amazing
I love these videos that have such great happiness and triumph over drug addiction.
“How did you allow that to happen?” After hearing about her being molested when she was 9 years old??? 🙁
Mark didn't mean it that way.
She set him straight
@Mia-qt4th he is a professional interviewer with years of experience
He needs to do better
Yeah, that was a little cringy. But no one is 100% on all the time. I give him the benefit of the doubt.
@kare8502 i used to give him the benefit of the doubt. But after years it is bothersome to me. He isn't a bad person but he needs to behave better
I am 28 years old, I am a recovering drug addict, and I started running. That was (is) part of my healing. This video gives me so much hope and it’s almost a reflection of what my life can be if I continue sober. Thank you for sharing and giving me hope. I need hope.
I have met more former drug addicts in the ultra world that I had ever known in my regular life. I am not sure what it is about these ultra distances that attracts those types, but I can tell you in general folks in the ultra world are some of the most supportive and inclusive people I have ever met. Keep it up Catra! Such an inspiration to so many.
Thank you so much . I think we tend to gravitate to the longer distances because we know what it’s like to suffer and are happy we made it through such hard times . We can handle ultras
"how did you allow it to happen?" what kind of question is that to a person who was molested...??
AMEN!!!🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Thank you both for this interview. As a nearly 50 year-old ultra-runner, I can definitely attest to the physical and spiritual healing powers of running and exercise. I first saw Catra interviewed maybe a decade ago on Bryant Gumbel's show, and she looks every bit as healthy and vibrant today. She embodies beautifully the quality of her own inspirational words.
How did you allow it to happen? You definitely didn’t want it? How dare Mark ask those questions. She was nine years old. Disgusting.
AMEN!!!🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
This is exciting! I’ve been following her running career for over 10 years. She seems awesome! Talk about no excuses!!
Mark - WTF with asking her “how did you let this happen” when she’s talking about being molested at age 9?! Come TF on. And then when she explains you say “oh well that understandable then.” You aren’t being asked to judge whether it’s understandable. She was a vulnerable child. Do better. Jeezus.
I’ve never heard him say that before ???….😢
where in the vid does he say that?! i cant find it, thats horrible!
@@Beamingbeams9 it’s in the first several minutes. He also asked her to confirm “so you definitely didn’t want it then.” 🤷♀️
“Charlie’s in the freezer!” What a cruel gesture. Her brother was probably unaware of what he was doing, but as a person who adored animals as a child, that moment must have been a nightmare for her 💔
It was so sad my brother was younger than me and a jerk as a kid. He’s an amazing adult though 😀
I believe she just ran the Boston Marathon! She’s always dressed up in unicorn or ballerina 🩰 colorful outfits! I could be wrong but she must have a twin then. Good for her! Athletics is a great way into recovery! ❤️🩹 🙏🏼👍🏼🌷
I bet you are correct!
Maybe. I googled Catra; no pictures of her in a tutu. From the interview, it seems she only does ultra marathons now.
Plus side of googling: she has a book on her life journey!
I actually never ran Boston . I don’t run Marathons, especially on road . I’m mostly a trail ultra runner . My favorite distance is 200 mile races but I do run a lot of 100 milers to train for the 200s 🫣
@@catracorbettakadirtdiva2183I loved your interview. Now I have a new Ultra marathon runner to support. It was Courtney Dauwalter but now Catra...I'm running buffalo half marathon Sunday, hopefully Chicago marathon next year. Go one more.....!
I have done several 100 mile Ultra Marathons with Catra. She is Awesome, an inspiration on the course, and has Tru Grit. Go Catra!
Thank you buddy !! You are badass ❤
I’m 6 years clean and sober. Just ran my second LA marathon in march and plan on running the LA marathon every year here on out! Would love to do an ultra one day. Great video! Congratulations to everyone recovering from addiction here.
This was one of the most inspiring interviews I’ve ever heard. Thank you!
You are an amazing athlete, the way you changed your life from one of certain death to living the best life is so inspiring!! You use your influence in positive ways to bring awareness to many humanitarian causes. It’s been fun watching and supporting you as you continue ultra badass conquests !!! Loved your Mother’s Day post so much shared it for my friends who have furry faced babies , dogs and cats are family and so are ultra runners , you are like a sister who gets to travel all over the world and send positive vibes !! Long life and many more ultras are ahead of you !!! Beautiful story on soft white underbelly!!
Thank you so very much ! Your words mean a lot to me ❤
Catra is an absolutely Amazing, Beautiful, Positive and Strong woman who I met 25 years ago when I was working at a Tanning Salon in Mill Valley. She has been an inspiration to me for so many years now! I will be 63 in September and although I’ve never run further than 26.2 miles multiple times..I just placed 2nd in my age group here in Hua Hin Thailand where I live for running the Hua Hin Half Marathon! 46 years of running and Catra..you just help keep me going girl! I love you 🌈💫🪷🌸🩵💜🧚🏻 Loved this one Mark!!! Thank You for interviewing the One and Only Catra 🎉❤🥰
Yes I remember you !! So many years ago . You are amazing. You should run a 50k . I bet you would crush it . Hugs to you ❤
I kind of wish Mark wouldn’t have asked her how she allowed that to happen? He usually is more sensitive and not blaming the victim. I’m sure he didn’t realize how it sounded.
He also asked her but you didn't want it right I mean that part was just mind blowing
@@johncena04101 exactly! He never says stuff like that!
He’s demonstrating how he thinks about the subject. It’s not just a slip.
@@mzturrydumbass remark of the day definitely goes to you
Why are you surprised? Mark is disgusting
I love these videos and please don’t attack me for saying this, but I got triggered when Mark asked her at 4:08 “how did you allow that to happen “ in the beginning of this interview. I am sure he didn’t mean it in that way, but I was abused in my late teens. She was only nine, so I imagine that she had much of a choice, or a way to really understand and defend herself. Other than that, great story- great interview- great way to show other addicts that there is hope for recovery, health, healing and happiness!
Like you said, Mark didn't mean it that way, guaranteed.
I thought the same, but I know that was not his intention
In many other podcasts, Mark has consistently said two things:
A) He’s a one man band. He’s doing lighting, sound, video and Q & A.
B) He’s a professional photographer, not an interviewer.
No, please don’t misunderstand… I was just pointing out something that seemed to just hit me the wrong way. Maybe it’s because of the subject matter. Maybe it’s because it’s Mother’s Day and I lost mine 6 years ago to cancer. Or maybe it’s just I’m just too damn sensitive!
@lisaanderson135 no, do not apologize. He was wrong with his two comments. Many people are upset with him.
What a phenomenal and inspiring woman! This has been my favorite episode I’ve seen to date. I hope one day in the future you can have her back on in celebration of her 500th ultra marathon. Happy Mother’s Day to everyone.
Perfectly lovely and inspirational. Stopped watching for a couple of weeks. The long format inspirational videos are what I need.
I thought this would be a long one to listen to this morning. But I started it anyway, and I'm SO glad I did. What an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing it with us all. You're a wonderful storyteller, and enjoyed your life story. Peace and happiness to you, and great that you found your passion. It's so important and sometimes hard to do. Amazing!💙🌎
I have followed Catra since the days of her web blog before social media influencers. She is the real deal. So happy to see her interviewed here.
Thank you so much . ❤
Four years sober next month off Meth. Was on Methadone 8 years, came off that month after getting sober in July 2020. We do recover.
Just rewatched the video. What a sweet lady, so cheerful and upbeat. Great interview, Mark, and what a difference from watching Rebecca scream and rant about what you should do and buy him while he’s falling off the stool, spitting, and picking his filthy feet, or overweight, illiterate prostitutes talk about how good looking they are.
I don’t miss Rebecca at all, and videos like this sure bring a better atmosphere to your channel. Catra is a breath of fresh air, cute as can be, in great shape, and not once played the victim or talked about how gorgeous she is!! What a refreshing video. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Sheesh Empathy defect?! Projection? "good looking" "gorgeous" "Baubles & Dolls"... hmm...
@@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8 I have plenty of empathy, believe me, but there's a limit before I've had enough and can see when someone is taking advantage of anyone they can!
As for Catra, she was a pleasant surprise from the usual victim mentality.
These last two interviews have been amazing!
15 minutes in and I can identify with so much already.. I am in long term recovery ( 13 years ) and found long distance running in 2020 and it has changed my life .. I am so inspired by women like Catra, the longer you run the more you learn about yourself and how to not react to all the ugliness and negativity in this world .
Always inspiring to hear of someone who has found their calling
Ppp
I like the interview, simply because it reminds me of when I used to run in the ’90s. All those marathons, 10Ks, and setting new personal bests. I can relate to getting sober, I'm 7 plus years sober.
Peace and love from Atlanta.❤😊
It's good to see Catra, I read her book in early recovery. Celebrating 12 years 6/13/24!🎉😅❤
Thank you ❤ and congratulations on your sobriety 🫶🏽
I didn’t even know 50 mile plus marathons existed! Good for her! Congratulations on her recovery! Condolences to the loss of her mother and sister 🙏🏼💯👍🏼 #FindYourPassion 🌷
I have a friend who started running one night to clear his head, and he ran til dawn. One of his buddies let him know about ultra-marathons. 100 miles is quite the accomplishment - whether someone foodies it once or 100 times.
For anyone that doesn’t run, let me tell you that it’s also an addiction.
But mostly healthy and positive.
@@jaepcam You don't know that. Lots of people dump one addiction for another. For example, there is even a term for it when someone gives up alcohol for some other non-alcohol addiction, it's called being a "dry drunk." (My dad was one. Everyone said, "Good for you, turning your life around, doing all this healthy stuff." But we never saw him. We saw him no more than we did when he was drunk in the bar every night.)
@@lisahinton9682 That's why I said "mostly". Do you think drugs are as healthy as running? I'd rather deal with someone who has a running addiction than a drug or alcohol addiction.
And please stop stalking my posts, Lisy.
@@lisahinton9682there definitely is a thing called symptom substitution. In Catra’s case, she’s been drug free for YEARS now. The physical dependence on drugs is long gone. She has healthy habits now, as well as knowledge and maturity. I think the running as habit is fine for her.
@lisahinton9682 would you rather he continue his alcohol addiction?
She’s amazing. I know nothing about running but OMG what a driven woman’. And her age, unbelievable.
Thank you so much ❤
Fun interview, Catra!
So happy for you that you faced your challenges in life straight on and prevailed over them. I lived in Maine (until mid 20s), I signed up for a running class at USM. That was the BEST thing I ever did for my health, was taught how to run properly/safely. I got into it! Not like you but made a lot of friends and we ran in groups. Joan Benoit lived in my area and she was my inspiration. I used to see her occasionally when Id be running down Cottage Road in So. Portland, on my way to Portland Head Light (she is originally from Cape Elizabeth). Listening to your interview today makes me wish I had stayed with it longer. Not sure if my knees would handle it as well as you, lol.
Best wishes for continued success. Thank you for sharing your life with us today. 😊🏃♀💙
Did you actually ask her.. it’s something you did not want and how did you allow this to happen?
Yep he did.
AMEN!!!🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Read Catra's own comment on it...
It’s so crazy how many ways childhood sexual abuse can negatively affect your life. In my case I couldn’t get away from the person because it was my dad. You bottle everything up as long as you can but eventually you start to crack. I lasted till my mid 20’s, then one day I just broke down. I’m 56 now and have dealt with serious depression since then, along with the addictive issues that come from trying to cope. It’s a horrible thing to go through.
Sending you a hug ❤
@@catracorbettakadirtdiva2183 Thank you, there’s one headed your way as well. ❤️ You are an amazing person.
I highly recommend Prof Sam Vaknin TH-cam amazing insights on this all 13 types of toxic family systems hard but informative start👍☮️😁
Mark, Catra is an amazing person. Thanks for giving her the platform to bring her story to people who need inspiration. And who doesn’t need inspiration! Steve
Loved watching this interview so much. It's almost midnight and I have to finish this. It's so great!
Brilliant confident story teller! Well done
Love your story. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been sober since May 17, 1979. I have never wanted to run! You are amazing.
Congratulations on your sobriety! Thank you ! I never liked running until I decided to try it 🏃🏽♀️ found something I loved . It has take. Me all over the world
Catra you are so incredible! I can't even fathom these accomplishments or how casually you just ran your first half marathon and marathons with so little training, truely amazing.
Wow! What an incredible human. To have suffered like that and turned it around and become a wonderful parent is a HUGE feat! Congratulations!!!!
Very inspiring and uplifting interview Mark. Thank u
I love Catra! She has a book called Reborn on the Run, it's fantastic!
Thank you ❤
Omg! This one is so fitting for me today - I ran a half marathon yesterday (while listening to people’s stories here on this channel!). I can’t even imagine doing more than 13.1. I admire her so much! ❤ Awesome story!
I use these to show clients recovery is possible at the treatment center I work at. Thanks for continuing this work!
One of your best interviews yet Mark. Thank you 🙏
for sure. more of this less rebecca.
Except for his unacceptable questions to her about “if she wanted it and how did she allow it to happen” when discussing her being molested at 9 years old. Completely non-empathetic and insensitive questioning. She should have stopped the interview right then and there.
This woman defines addictive personality. She got and gets hooked on everything she tries including sobriety.
Thank you Mark and Catra for this beautiful and honest interview. You're both amazing humans.
Thank you ❤
Yup! From an addict in recovery who is married to an addict in recovery.
(We usually just say 'clean')
This is my favorite interview yet! ❤❤
Hell yes! ❤😊
(Rebecca Shenanigans in it's own category)
Beautiful woman.
Thank you so much ❤
Beautiful story and beautiful soul..I’m in addictive addiction and balled my eyes out..even as a 43 yr old male such similar stories..started off smoking pot drinking etc..I hate my life and want too change..I just don’t wana embarrass my daughter or family..I’m from England but just so so sad in life. Anyway great positive story from beautiful beautiful soul Catra 🙏❤️
Sobriety is about 1 day at a time. Wishing you all the best on your journey, from New Zealand
I stopped eating meat around 12. My grandparents had a big farm in Montana. Raise cattle to butcher. I'm 53 and still have not touched meat. Wish you the best.
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This was an incredible story of passion, strength, heart and overcoming all odds! I loved this so much! I to have been sober since 10-13-17🎉 This story has re-inspired me to do something more❤
What an amazing inspiring person! Absolutely loved this thank you for making ❤️❤️❤️
The how you get from running long distance is greater than any drug. Anyone who has an addictive personality, This is probably one of the safest spaces to be in
She is beautiful!
Nowhere near as serious as a meth addiction but exercising, specifically weight lifting got me off my daily weed addiction. Been weed free for 8 months with no desire to smoke.
When she said she was walking her dog around the block and decided to run it, it broke me. I would be happy to be in her presence. Thank you
Thank you 🫶🏽😊
What a GREAT interview. Catra your energy is so vibrant you can feel it thru this whole interview. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Wishing you so much positivity in your future!! 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you so much I appreciate your kind words 🫶🏽
My brother has run in races with this lady. One that comes to mind is the Javelina Jundred, in which my brother came 3rd. I will ask him if he has ever met her. They are both inspirations for being able to persevere like this.
I like her ! She's intelligent and has a nice personality
Catra should do a TED talk about her life. She is very articulate and inspiring!
Thank you so very much ❤ I would love to ! I love public speaking. Just spoke at a race this weekend in Big Bear
I really enjoy the direction your channel is taking Mark!
Such a positive and uplifting interview!🙌🙌🙌
2/14/20 clean date! Life has never been better! If anyone is reading this that is struggling with addiction just know you can do it too! You just have to trust the process
Congratulations ❤!
@@catracorbettakadirtdiva2183 Ty 😊
Katchra needs to go on tour as a motivational speaker! Her story is absolutely amazing! And she has accomplished more than a small country could ever do with their best athletes. This was a great interview!
Thank you so much !! You are so sweet ❤
This was awesome one Mark 💯%! Thank you for all your work! Wishing Catra good health and another milion of miles ran 🏃♀ Awesome story under her belt, I too do think she is a badass!
How did you allow that to happen? What a terrible question! Uggh
You read Catra's own comment on it?
WOW!! You Go Girl!! Keep up the great work “There is no limit to what you can do”! Love, Peace & Happiness from Alabama!!
Completely enjoyed this interview! It's clear Catra 'found herself' and found her purpose along with her passion. What an inspiration. Mark, thank you for all that you do to bring people's life journeys to us. It's a font of wisdom!
Thank you so much ❤
When I became a runner (it was literally overnight), I read about Catra in a book and knew I had to try to run 100 miles (at once).
She's an inspiration for so many people. What a fantastic human!
Thank you so much ❤
I am so sorry the interviewer asked you such disturbing questions about being molested AS A CHILD. Completely unacceptable.
Her skin looks phenomenal for her age especially considering her history of drug use and exposure to the sun due to running. I know she says she's careful about sunscreen and wearing hats but that stuff melts off you when you're running for hours in a hot sun and you have to be very vigilant about constantly reapplying .
Yup I always have a small tube with me . Also lip sunscreen too my lips get trashed .
In multi day races my crew will remember to apply it on me a few times a day . The hat , glasses and buff around the neck make a big difference.
If it’s a hot race I wear a sun hoodie
I’m floored when I realized she was almost 60! What an inspiration and what a story of resilience 👏
Thank you so much ❤
Joy from Australia, Thank you Candra, I am 58 , grew up athletic , hit the high life , You have inspired me to remember what I once enjoyed and thrived on , even with your inherited heart valve issue , you are able to run , I have thought of marathons over the years , felt a little too old to pursue, I no longer feel this way , after hearing your story , THANK YOU, YOU ARE A CHAMPION , YOU ARE LIGHT❤
My apologies Catra❤
Thank you so much . I’m glad I helped to help change your mindset. You are capable of doing whatever you want
that's awesome to see someone/ her get off of drugs and replace it with something constructive. I totally agree with her about exercising and getting outside, they work as great antidepressants.
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@@lisafrederick8870Many of them do this. My brother replaced heroin with religion.
She looks 35 and is beautiful well done all the best 🍀🍀🍀
I appreciate you , thanks 🫶🏽
This is EXACTLY what i needed to hear.
Wow. I love her. I’m floored. When she said she loved animals I was wondering if she was vegan. It’s so amazing to see people make that connection. Ugh look at her! I love it.
Thank you so much ❤🐶🐶🐶🐾🐾🐾🏃🏽♀️