mental health

Surviving Political Chaos: Endurance, Activism, and the Power of Persistence

March 4, 2025By Tony MatesiMental Health No Comments

If there’s one thing the Death Race taught me, it’s how to endure. How to push forward when everything inside me is screaming to quit. How to navigate obstacles that seem impossible. How to accept suffering as part of the journey and still find the will to keep moving. That kind of endurance isn’t just … Read More

Beyond the Battle: Why Therapy is the Ultimate Finish Line

February 26, 2025By Tony MatesiDeath Race, Motivation No Comments

The Unseen Burdens of Endurance Athletes When I started recording The Legend of the Death Race podcast, I expected to hear incredible stories of resilience, endurance, and grit. What I didn’t expect was the common thread running through so many conversations—unresolved trauma. Again and again, I heard fellow Death Racers talk about using the race … Read More