Challenge Expectation - Chris Koch LIVE at the Falmouth Road Race Expo 2026

<p><strong>What does it really mean to do hard things?</strong></p><p>In this special <strong>live episode of Runnah from the 2026 Falmouth Road Race Expo</strong>, I sit down with <strong>Chris Koch</strong> for a conversation about perseverance, perspective, community, and redefining what we think is possible.</p><p>Chris was born with <strong>tetra-amelia syndrome</strong>, a rare condition that prevents the development of arms and legs. From the outside, many people see limitations. Chris sees opportunity. He often says:</p><p><strong>“If I can do it, you can too.”</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>This year marks <strong>Chris&#39;s first-ever Falmouth Road Race</strong>, 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.</p><p>We also dive into:</p><p>🏃 What it means to do hard things<br>🛹 Chris&#39;s unique approach to racing and adaptive sport<br>🌎 Why perspective can change everything<br>😂 The role humor plays in overcoming challenges<br>💙 Finding connection and community through running<br>✨ Why &quot;normal&quot; looks different for everyone</p><p>Chris doesn&#39;t spend much time thinking about what he can&#39;t do. Instead, he focuses on what he <em>can</em> do, and encourages others to do the same.</p><p>This conversation is a powerful reminder that courage doesn&#39;t always look the way we expect, and that we&#39;re all capable of more than we think.</p><p>📱 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ifican.chriskoch/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/ifican.chriskoch/</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="https://www.ifican.ca/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.ifican.ca/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>📧 <a href="mailto:runnahpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener">runnahpod@gmail.com</a><br>📱 Instagram: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/runnahpod/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Have a guest suggestion, sponsorship inquiry, or your own running story to share? I&#39;d love to hear from you!</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please <strong>subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that difficult things are often worth doing.</strong></p><p><strong>#Runnah #ChrisKoch #IfICan #FalmouthRoadRace #AdaptiveAthlete #RunningCommunity #Motivation #DoHardThings #Inspiration #AdaptiveSports #RunningPodcast</strong></p><p><br></p>