A marathon is 26.2 miles—but ask any runner, and they’ll tell you it’s so much more than that. The real journey begins long before the starting line and continues long after the finish.

Endurance sport is one of the greatest metaphors for life. Some miles feel effortless. Others stretch on forever. There are climbs that test your strength, descents that challenge your control, and moments where your resolve is pushed to its limit. And yet—somehow—the deeper the struggle, the greater the joy waiting for you at the finish line.

This year, the St. George Marathon celebrates its 50th anniversary—a milestone marked by thousands of stories written across its iconic course.

One of those stories belongs to Missy Wright, who captured her journey in her book Unbreakable Sole. In this episode, Missy is joined by her father, Alan Moss—a 30-time St. George Marathon finisher—who inspired her to run her first St. George Marathon at just 11 years old.

Together, their story is about more than running. It’s about family, legacy, resilience, and the kind of love that turns ordinary people into something truly unbreakable.

Listen to an excerpt of Missy's book UNBREAKABLE SOLE.

Purchase the book and get a free audiobook HERE

REMEMBER - 2026 registration for the St. George Marathon opens April 1st @ 6a MT.