👨⚕️ Who He Is: A Life Full of Purpose
Marc wears many hats—he’s a physician, anesthesiologist, family doctor, associate professor at McMaster, and a business owner. His days are full, often stretching from early morning shifts to late-night calls. “I work a lot, but I’m doing jobs that I love,” he shares.
He’s also a father to three kids—ages 2, 9, and 13—each with their own whirlwind of activities. With such a packed life, carving out time for himself was never easy, but it was necessary.
He joined Outlaw in October 2022.
🚪 Before Outlaw: A Foundation Without Progress
Marc wasn’t stuck, unmotivated, or out of shape. He’d actually liked his old gym—it gave him a strong foundation. But it was no longer practical, being too far from his on-call hospital duties in Grimsby.
“I was coping okay,” he says. But beneath the surface, the prior year had been the hardest of his life. He was ready for something different—something that could challenge and ground him in a new way.
💬 First Impressions: From Solitude to Connection
“I’ll be honest,” Marc says, “people talked to me a lot—and that’s not necessarily what I was looking for.” After spending his professional life in constant conversation, he craved quiet. But the Outlaw community didn’t let him be a hermit.
Over time, that connection grew on him. “People seemed invested in my progress—especially the coaches. I appreciated that.”
But what truly lit a fire in him? Being coached again. “It’s funny. You reach a point where you’re always teaching or mentoring others. Being coached felt refreshing. I liked being a learner again.”
📈 Turning Point: From Twice a Week to 6 A.M. Warrior
At first, Marc went once or twice a week. Then three times. Then four. Then five.
A major shift came when he began working out at 6 a.m.—something he used to hate. “It took 18 months, but I got used to it. My biggest success wasn’t any single movement—it was making time for this. Carving out the hours.”
He now sees that time as sacred—and essential.
🔄 The Transformation: From Exercise to Identity
“Exercise moved from something I did to something I enjoyed, and now to something I want to be good at,” Marc explains.
That shift echoed beyond the gym. “I’ve started seeking coaching in other parts of my life. I’ve realized that an hour of exercise often gives me more energy than an extra hour of sleep.”
His stamina has improved. So has his awareness—of what he eats, drinks, how he feels. “Exercise is to physical health what mindfulness is to mental health. You feel the effects of your habits in a workout.”
Professionally, it’s also a long game: “I see colleagues stepping away from demanding shifts in their 40s and 50s. Fitness is a hedge. It’s what will let me keep doing this job I love for longer.”
His biggest takeaway? “This might be the most lucrative hour of my day—not financially, but in terms of what it gives me long term.”