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In this episode of the 12 Months to Marathon podcast, I’m joined by an extraordinary guest — Andy Reid.

Andy lost both legs and his right arm in Afghanistan in 2009 after stepping on an IED while serving in the British Army. Since then, he’s rebuilt his life in a way that genuinely redefines resilience.

We talk about:

•  Andy’s journey into the military 
•  The day his life changed forever 
•  Recovery, resilience, and rebuilding identity 
•  Mental health, purpose, and asking for help 
•  Why he became the first triple amputee to complete the London Marathon 
•  The mindset required to keep moving forward through adversity 
•  The work of the Standing Tall Foundation supports people struggling with mental health, addiction, and life challenges 

This isn’t just a conversation about endurance events or marathons. It’s a conversation about perspective, purpose, gratitude, and what human beings are truly capable of when they refuse to give up.

Andy also shares some powerful lessons about discomfort, discipline, community, and why “anything is possible” often starts with simply taking the next step.

You can follow Andy here:
 Instagram: @andyreid2506

Find out more about the Standing Tall Foundation and Andy’s book Standing Tall here:

https://www.standingtallfoundation.org.uk/

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