Evan Birch (911 Dispatching, Ultra Running and Breathwork) - Episode 1046
Behind The Shield
James Geering
4.9 • 667 Ratings
🗓️ 16 February 2025
⏱️ 123 minutes
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Summary
Evan Birch is a Canadian ultra runner, coach, partner, father, mental health advocate, motivational speaker and former emergency services professional.
Runner’s-high courses through Evan Birch’s veins. Through a series of life events after a two decade career in emergency services, he confronted his struggles with PTSD, anxiety and depression. Through intensive therapy and countless miles on the trail he began isolating his driving force for the ultra journey while running towards the storms instead of away.
Whether he is out on the trails to connect with his friends and athletes, clear his mind, or push his edges. Evan harnesses the power of unwavering tenacity, mental strength and a promise to always say, “Yes” to the people, places and runs that light him up.”
He is now running forward, while summoning joy in the pursuit. Showing others that there’s always a path forward through the darkness.
The process of healing mentally while training for the physically challenging world of ultra running has created the perfect storm of mental resilience and physical grit that he exudes through his running, coaching and speaking.
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