Recovery Library

Article Summary Control the Controllables explores how resilience involves learning from setbacks without becoming trapped by what cannot be changed. Drawing on Mark Ford’s experience after UTMB and lessons first learned through stroke recovery, the article distinguishes useful reflection from endless “what ifs” and reframes acceptance as acknowledging reality rather than giving up. The central

Article Summary What Are You Really Capable of? explores why Mark Ford deliberately takes on meaningful challenges where success is not guaranteed, and how doing so can reveal strengths, weaknesses and capabilities that may remain hidden when life is comfortable. Drawing on his journey from stroke recovery to ultramarathons and his experience at UTMB, Mark

Article Summary What Are You Really Capable Of? Explores why Mark Ford deliberately takes on meaningful challenges where success is not guaranteed, and how doing so can reveal strengths, weaknesses and capabilities that may remain hidden when life is comfortable. Drawing on his journey from stroke recovery to ultramarathons and his experience at UTMB, Mark

Article Summary UTMB: The Dream I Didn’t Finish tells the story of Mark Ford’s extraordinary journey from rebuilding his life after stroke to standing on the start line of one of the world’s most demanding ultramarathons. After years of recovery and progressively harder challenges, Mark reached UTMB only to face injury, vomiting, sleep deprivation, hallucinations

Article Summary This Rewired Runner article explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as a practical companion for stroke survivors, especially during the long gaps between formal rehabilitation appointments. Its central message is that AI should support recovery, not replace healthcare professionals. The article repeatedly stresses that AI can make mistakes and should not be