In 2012, Georgia Weir was battling poor mental health, addiction, and an incorrect bipolar diagnosis.

A local 5km event became a last resort.

What followed was a journey that took her from running her first marathon in New York, to founding Deadly Runners; a movement that has helped hundreds of First Nations Australians discover what's possible through running.

But the road wasn't smooth.

After a dispute over ownership, Georgia lost everything, battled addiction, rebuilt her life, and emerged with an even greater sense of purpose.

Learn about Deadly Runners: https://deadlyrunners.com.au/

Discover WeRun Foundation: https://www.werunfoundation.org/

Perhaps the most powerful 'why' running video you'll see: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYt2BgwTHj3/

In this episode:

• Running as a last resort for mental health
• Finding self-belief through completing the New York Marathon
• Discovering purpose through establishing Deadly Runners
• Losing everything through addiction
• The role her husband played in recovery
• Helping First Nations communities break cycles through running

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Runbelievable is the Australian running podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.