Think You Can’t Run a Marathon? Watch This!

By Will Melton · August 7, 2026

Category: Health & Wellness

Show: Americas Healthiest City

People tell Will Dixon they could never run a marathon or put themselves down before anyone can tell them the difference – the steps you can make every day. Dixon, Executive Director of Sports Backers

People tell Will Dixon they could never run a marathon or put themselves down before anyone can tell them the difference – the steps you can make every day.

Dixon, Executive Director of Sports Backers, pushes back on the idea of "can't." Physical activity doesn't require elite pace or long distance. It starts with one small decision, like walking to the stop sign and back.

His advice is to stop discounting what you're already doing and give yourself credit for it. Small steps compound. Enough of them, across enough people, and you get a healthier community.

Full episode out now on Channel RVA.