Marathon Des Sables finisher Luke Tyburski: ‘The toughest step I ever took was backwards’

Luke Tyburski was a professional footballer before injury ended the career he had spent years chasing. What followed was a 10-year battle with depression that twice left him standing on a bridge, not wanting to live anymore.

He stepped back both times.

That decision became the start of a different kind of fight. Luke later moved into ultra-endurance sport, completing the Marathon des Sables, the brutal desert race across the Sahara, as well as The Ultimate Triathlon and The 500 Man Triathlon.

In this exclusive interview with the Inspirational Leadership Speakers Agency, Luke discusses the darkest moments of his depression, why pushing beyond your comfort zone can reveal what you are capable of, and why speaking up is often the first serious step towards rebuilding your life.