Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis

On this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to welcome Alex Tsirigotis, who not only runs, but has pushed his body to his limits by regularly running marathons. The fact that he has MS is just a footnote in his story.

Topics and Timestamps

01:17 Alex’s symptoms, diagnosis, and experience with MS

04:20 What lifestyle changes Alex’s diagnosis led to

06:09 Finding out about Overcoming MS and learnings

07:25 How long was it after you started following Overcoming MS did you start to see noticeable improvements?

09:40 Tips on implementing the Overcoming MS program

12:39 Alex’s marathon running

17:02 Tips for people with symptoms that can affect their ability to run

20:10 Long-term side effects from running marathons

21:03 What is the most important piece of advice for anyone contemplating starting the Overcoming MS program?

24:50 Reasons Alex runs marathons and what’s next

About Alex Tsirigotis:

Alex lives in North London with his wife and two children. He was a keen footballer (that’s soccer for our US audience), playing three times a week, when in 2012 he suffered a knee injury which kept him out of action for 6 months. During his rehabilitation he began to experience visual impairments when engaging in light physical activity. Following several medical referrals and tests, he eventually received a diagnosis of Relapsing-remitting MS in 2013. Discovering OMS shortly after diagnosis, Alex has embraced all aspects of the lifestyle for the past six years and despite not being able to continue playing football and contact sports, he developed a love for running and cycling and has successfully completed a London to Paris cycle, several marathons and an ultra-marathon, something his neurologist told him would not be possible in the early days of his diagnosis.

In his interview, Alex mentions his OMS Athens video and the OMS Strava Club.
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Overcoming MS is a positive lifestyle program that aims to help people live long, healthy lives without the usual problems associated with multiple sclerosis.

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