The Ruck is back! Today Ari talks with fitness enthusiast Danielle Parsons about her transition from a sedentary lifestyle to competitive functional racing. A stay-at-home mother of three, Parsons describes her evolution from being unable to perform a single pushup to completing multiple five-kilometer races and training for her first HYROX event. They discuss the technical structure of functional fitness competitions, which combine heavy strength stations with significant running distances. Parsons also highlights her commitment to mental health advocacy, using her upcoming race in Las Vegas to fundraise (Race for Impact) for accessible therapy and medication. Danielle emphasizes that consistency and personal mindset are more important than athletic perfection or speed. For details on how to donate to Race for Impact:Follow Danielle on TikTok and Instagram @healthy.fit.momx3Full Transcript hereSupport the showSubscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.comVisit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merchEmail us at: [email protected] us:Instagram @runningscaredmediaJoin our FB Running Group