Jim "Thunder" Shoopack, EdD Run Over Depression, Founder and Motivational Speaker

For approximately "100 days" between February - May of 2001 (20 years ago), Jim suffered all of the symptoms of depression. It is miraculous that he didn't take his own life. 

Since he has dedicated his life to marathons to promote mental health awareness.  Jim started to jog a mile. This slowly became 3-5 miles, which became training for a marathon. He wants to be the "voice for the voiceless" as since approximately 1 in 4 will suffer in silence with a mental health challenge, he wants to do his part to give back.

Jim noticed that 26.2% of the population have suffered from mental health challenges, which is symbolic of the mileage of a marathon. He has completed 21 marathons, and in 2016 completed four marathons in four months. Prior to that, he had completed three marathons in three months. His final goal is to complete 100 marathons, to essentially get back each day that he lost when he didn't know that how he felt (clinically depressed), had a name. 

This episode is dedicated to Jim's brother Bob, who took his life in early 2021. Rest in peace Bob!

If you or anyone that you know is suffering from suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Be well!

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