Episode 147: Gretchen Hercamp - Two Brain Surgeries and 1,000 Miles

Gretchen Hercamp and I met at the Carmel Marathon expo last year in Carmel, IN. Little did I know what Gretchen had been through...During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Relay Active, we talk about:Two brain surgeries in two years and three marathons How she discovered she had a brain tumor in the first placeHer twin sister, BridgettHow running is peppered throughout her life starting in high schoolRunning the Indy Mini for the first time in 2014 but not running another half marathon until after her son was born in 2019Running her first marathon at Monumental in 2023 only nine months after her first brain surgery Her Carlton Ray story (Carlton is the Founder of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon)Using running as a way to work through her childhood trauma Discovering the regrowth of her tumor Running the “Indianapolis Triple Crown” after her second brain surgery Growing up poor Why the Monroe County YMCA Corporate Challenge is so significant to herPlans for 2026 Sponsor Details:Amazfit - Use ALLYB for 10% off your orderRelay Active - Use MILESTONES for 15% off your orderThis is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.