Outsports Radio

Phil Claudy had lost all hope of accepting his sexuality. But running saved his life and now he wants to help other LGBT people struggling with depression. The Dartmouth athlete battled severe depression, which parlayzed him to the point of considering suicide. But through running he learned to accept himself and his sexuality. In November, he ran the Philadelphia Marathon and raised $8,000 for the Trevor Project, which helps LGBT youth who are at risk of suicide. We ask Claudy about his struggles, the power of running and coming out and why he ran the marathon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices