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The Rich Roll Podcast · November 5, 2026 · 2h 41m

Unpacking The NYC Marathon With Cedric King: A Story of Service & Sacrifice

Cedric King

Cedric King, a former Army Master Sergeant and double amputee who has run over 30 marathons on running blades, joins Rich Roll the day after the NYC Marathon. Rich served as his run support and describes the experience as a peak moment that pulled him out of self-obsession. They discuss Cedric's recovery from an IED blast in Afghanistan, his battle with painkillers, the influence of his father, and why being of service is the antidote to personal struggle.

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Service Redirects Focus from Self-Obsession
Rich Roll explains how serving as Cedric’s run support at the NYC Marathon allowed him to escape his own self-obsession and experience fulfillment by focusing on someone else.
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From Double Amputee to 30-Plus Marathons: Cedric King's Resilience
Cedric King lost both legs to an IED blast in Afghanistan, struggled with painkiller addiction, and went on to run more than30 marathons on running blades.
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