The runner's low - depression & the badwater ultra marathon: Hannah Roberts at TEDxHonolulu

[@kennyb1470]

You're a BEAST! Thank you for sharing a personal part of your life. In my personal battle with depression, I have found running to be extremely therapeutic. I will be running my first marathon in 10 days. I am actually running in honor of those affected by Depression and Suicide. I am also running in honor of those affected by Dementia and Alzheimers Disease. Two extremely sensitive topics that hit close to home. This run is not funded or an actual sponsored, public event. My wife and I routed the course which is actually 26.6 miles long. She and my 11 year old daughter are my designated volunteers who will assist me as I attempt to complete this run. I am not a runner and I am totally not prepared for this marathon. I know I will hit mental and physical walls during this run and I am praying by finding a way through or around these walls, my determination will reflect the fact that we all still have hope. Where there is a will, there is a way. Who knows? Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to train for and participate in the Badwater Run. For now, I will take it one step at a time. Thanks again for your inspirational story!

[@Meraadj]

how did it went, Kenny?! I hope you're still running!

[@UnityInReps]

Hey

[@humanofearth7524]

I haven’t even had my morning coffee yet and you’re making me cry.

[@TEDxHonolulu]

Thank you Hannah for sharing your idea and for inspiring the TEDx community!!

[@TheSutov]

You made my day. The world needs so much more of such will, love and humbleness. Chapeau

[@j.b.2769]

Thanks for sharing your story. As an ultramarathon er myself I can totally relate the the humanities aspect of perfect strangers putting their time and energy into seeing you succeed. Because as people as good people we all want to share success and feel a part of the greatness in everyone. Thanks again for the vide. Very nice. And good luck.

[@jackarf1]

I'm in awe that anyone would even dare to take on badwater... Completing a race like that is certainly a life achievement to be very proud of!

[@youngking2067]

I try to run daily for my depression , anxiety and self confidence purposes . You become addicted to the endorphins after a run . Highly advocate running.

[@krxahfb]

I run 3 times a week and really notice when I don’t or can’t run. We all have a run’s and it’s a little hard to explain the joy and the trials that running provides.

[@RedIria]

I spent 1.7 years fighting depression after a knee injury stopped my running and hiking and took me out of the communities I was in. It sucked so much. It took 4 separate PTs that I quit and found someone else till I quit the 4th and found new treatments docs were doing online and asked the last PT to teach me to do them on my own.. and it worked.. oh god, that day I woke up without knee pain.. and how I wrote in my journal all those dark thoughts the day before.. it was like standing with one foot at either sides of a chasm as I read what I wrote and contrasted it with how the morning felt. Keep trying, keep going, life is exactly like the badwater ultra.

[@geoffcollinson3051]

That is one of the most inspiring Ted talks I have ever heard! Thanks so much for sharing your story Hannah!

[@EricBurgess]

Inspirational for me. You've got me thinking about doing a 100miler next. Done a 100km, now my next goal has to be a miler. Keep on truckin.

[@peterburgess8465]

Thanks Eric ... That is one helluva challenge. You must tell me more about it.

[@favoritefrontrangehomes7235]

Eric Burgess - I am on the couch, my cancer treatment has blown me physically... can’t walk around the block. Her story is awesome - May be I can do a trail marathon..

[@joeblogs9017]

Eric does your feet feel broken at some point ? I'm 110kg an been doin half marathons but my feet feel broken after 20km but it feels awesome because I'm doin something great . Do your feet get more conditioned the more you train ??

[@mubarakthursday5417]

This one of the most memorable videos that I watched before I became an ultra runner my self. Thank you so much for the warm, funny and inspiring story. ❤

[@Petermaguire3684]

She is an amazing person. Takes no pain to gain to another level.

[@nicom4656]

Hannah Roberts-you are awesome!! You are inspiring and shining bright

[@krxahfb]

As a runner of much shorter distances I totally appreciate the supportive and joyful nature of the running community.

[@psudoctor3336]

Yes my first 100 I ended up on crutches. It’s not the first 80 miles, it’s the last 20 that seems like 100 miles. I have run with the best ultra runners and one of my friends who I ran with on my first 100 had climbed Mount Everest and is now participating in Badwater 135 this year 2022. The people you meet at these Ultras are Badass. I felt depressed once it was all over, feeling lost because I did not have any direction. So I signed up for more races that tested my limits. I’ve participated in the Ultra rucking world championships and now for the world championships in multi day ultramarathoners. This was all within 2 years of starting ultras. 26.2 to 50 to 100 in less than 1 year.

[@favoritefrontrangehomes7235]

She is awesome! One on the best videos on KZbin!

[@remotegod255]

good stuff. Running has helped me so powerfully in my struggle against anxiety attacks that I've had since my early 20s. running an ultra sounds amazing to me :)

[@dougrogers629]

That's a crazy race. I'm glad there are people who do this - even though it isn't for me. Hannah's an inspiration.

[@psudoctor3336]

I become depressed after my endurance events/ultras because I miss that endorphin after accomplishing an event surpassing the pain I endured.

[@johnstonkirkpatrick7937]

Such an inspirational story Hannah unbelievable honesty thank you so much for telling it and keep going your so strong ultra runners care for one another 🙏

[@nickday7332]

What an awesome story. Well done, Hannah.

[@sm8874]

thank you for the talk. I can totally relate to it.

[@omgimontheinternet]

Awesome video! I had a bout of post accomplishment depression after my recent marathon. I had been training and eating right for so long that I did a complete 180 after it was over and got bummed out about it. Signing up for another race helped and I'm back in therapy (training) 😊👍🏻

[@richardmarshall8555]

WOW. Thank you for sharing your sincere and inspirational story!

[@stevegambrell8332]

You have just made me smile so much.........I hope your passion for running helps you to overcome your illness :) :)

[@MrRWF2004]

Great!! One way to kick the depression out of your system is running. Just run away from depression.

[@casy6203]

Hey when my legs were about to give in, I sure wasnt thinking I have no friends...I just wanted a bench👌🤣

[@recmn2567]

Good stuff

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

Very moving thanks and gratitude

[@danzellner554]

Thank for sharing your story, it has really motivated me and has touched me very deeply. Thank you again!

[@dawngump7096]

Beautiful, Thanks for sharing.

[@kelvindavies963]

You are awesome, thank you.

[@silocybe83]

Loved your talk thank you for sharing

[@yogistrail9723]

Great talk, thank you!!

[@alan_oz]

Thank you.

[@ericwallker1331]

Thank you for sharing..... Run Strong out run the Darkness.... One step at a time!

[@garyarbuthnot8142]

Great Hannah, thank you

[@mubarakthursday5417]

That was great. Thanks for sharing. I wish you best of luck in your endeavors.

[@cosmicsea666]

This is amazing!!! Thank you Hannah.

[@fredoc9125]

Awesome story! Run on.

[@markavery7324]

Very nice! I enjoyed that good luck in achieving all your goals🌷

[@britkinnard8815]

Way to be awe-inspiring, lady!

[@pursueyourdreams3694]

well done , Hannah

[@weewee33wee44]

Thanks Hannah you inspired my day

[@joeblogs9017]

So inspiring . Wow ✝️😊

[@hvowell]

loved every minute of your talk ✌🏃🗻😀

[@tfosterjr1]

Inspiring talk

[@johnrobb9408]

You and julie destroyed everyone at 2010 peacock! And you both were smiling every time you passed me.

[@stevepupukeapaumalu9192]

Awesome Hannah!

[@evolati12]

Damn good TEDx Talk!

[@fredhoy6697]

Go Hannah! Go Navy! Go Pearl! My first duty station, 1973 - 1975. And go endurance for sure. Mine is walking. But especially, find your tribe.

[@frogsunite]

I love this

[@frogsunite]

makes we want to go for a run right now

[@aldoluvs]

Bravo!

[@parsoniareigns]

well done

[@mentalpod]

Hannah, You are so awesome. Loved it.

[@saml9615]

Wonderful talk.

[@VPRCLASSICS]

I Love Her

[@kathmandoo]

What an amazing strong woman.

[@princesstabit]

You guys should really consider close captioning your videos.

[@donschlegel1972]

Help people keep it simple.

[@shiv_ring]

love

[@azadrehman]

#respect

[@cellovid]

This presentation leaves me thinking about how vitally important extremist communities are to some people.

[@xxxnadsgxxx]

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[@MartinJasovsky]

this girl is awesome! what a badass :-)

[@psudoctor3336]

Yes it’s the community, my tribe of ultra runners and My GORUCK Community of GRT’s.

[@montgomery1231000]

I would rather run a lot and enjoy the days and die sooner than struggle through the days and live longer.

[@natural9743]

My equivalent to the Badwater race is searching the house for the remote.

[@Shastry123]

Walmsley runs alone

[@Ed-tc2pg]

George throgood drinks alone.

[@Bxtskul1l]

Probably too fast for a crew.

[@josephlynch2573]

Hanaaaahhhhh! Bananas!

[@LanceWinslow]

Hmm? I just never allow myself to stay in the "defeated zone" mindset.

[@jessewheeler5357]

In an out of sauna experience lol

[@andrewilliamson4926]

Hear hear.

[@codyzeik1937]

Her legs are so thick and strong!

[@cgt2816]

👀

[@Cadorkis]

👽🎖

[@Mightybirds]

32 hours too much time,I can finish in 18 hours

[@EliteMBer]

where do i find this woman, i found my wife :']

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

You have a tattoo, so they alien must have known you lack credibility.