On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Chris Koch — adaptive athlete, motivational speaker, and marathoner from western Canada — for an inspiring and perspective-shifting conversation about resilience, gratitude, and redefining what endurance really means. Chris shares his journey competing in major marathons like New York and Philadelphia using a skateboard and his partial leg, the physical toll it takes and the powerful encouragement he draws from the crowds along the course. He opens up about growing up with a disability, learning independence one challenge at a time, and why his physical condition has never been the hardest part of his life. Joe and Chris explore the role of mindset and humor in moving from a victim mindset to one rooted in acceptance and optimism, including the small moments and people that provide "second winds" when things get difficult. The conversation also dives into comparison, problem-solving, and focusing energy on what can be controlled, as well as how movement is a powerful tool for managing stress and finding freedom. From farming roots and early independence to travel, kindness, and showing up with a smile, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance isn't about avoiding hardship, but choosing how you respond to it. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Chris' life and learn about what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to him.
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