What does it really mean to do hard things?
In this special live episode of Runnah from the 2026 Falmouth Road Race Expo, I sit down with Chris Koch for a conversation about perseverance, perspective, community, and redefining what we think is possible.
Chris was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare condition that prevents the development of arms and legs. From the outside, many people see limitations. Chris sees opportunity. He often says:
“If I can do it, you can too.”
And when you hear his story, those words take on a whole new meaning. Chris has traveled the world, worked on his family farm, become a motivational speaker, and completed races in his own unique way, using a longboard skateboard to move down the course with determination, humor, and a huge smile.
This year marks Chris's first-ever Falmouth Road Race, and we talk about what drew him to this iconic event, the joy of trying new things, and why sometimes the hardest challenges become our greatest stories.
We also dive into:
🏃 What it means to do hard things
🛹 Chris's unique approach to racing and adaptive sport
🌎 Why perspective can change everything
😂 The role humor plays in overcoming challenges
💙 Finding connection and community through running
✨ Why "normal" looks different for everyone
Chris doesn't spend much time thinking about what he can't do. Instead, he focuses on what he can do, and encourages others to do the same.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that courage doesn't always look the way we expect, and that we're all capable of more than we think.
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