The Child Within Still Cries - Relinquishing my Demons With an IronMan

<p>At the age of 69, Ron decided to train for a solo IronMan. Due to covid, he wasn't able to complete it until September 2022, at the age of 71 and in just 15 hours. </p> <p>But for Ron, it wasn't so much about the physical challenge - but more about using it as a vehicle to exorcise the demons of childhood abuse, that he'd carried his whole life. </p> <p>Raising money for the National Association of People Abused in Childhood, Ron tells us how every cycle and every run was a way to "squeeze the bas*ard" out of his mind and his life, once and for all. </p> <p>As part of the "What's Possible When You Decide" series, I feel that this interview is more about what happens when you KEEP deciding. Keep deciding that you are worthy. Keep deciding that you can love yourself. Keep deciding that there is a different future available. </p> <p>I have listened to many of Ron's stories when we spent a couple of months working together, and I continue to be inspired by this man over and again. Thank you Ron for sharing your story with us. </p> <p>If you'd like to learn more about and support NAPAC, <a href= "https://napac.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you can do so here. </a></p> <p>If you have a story about decisions that you'd like to share, please drop an email to <a href= "mailto:contact@louisecartwright.com">contact@louisecartwright.com</a> with details. Thank you </p>