Every Mile Matters: Turning Triathlon Training Into Cancer Triumph with Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds

What happens when the mental toughness built for one race unknowingly prepares you for the fight of your life?Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds is an Ironman triathlete, two-time cancer survivor, and nonprofit executive from Long Island, NY. When cancer struck twice in two years, prostate cancer followed by Stage 3B colorectal cancer, he discovered that every early morning swim, every grueling bike ride, and every mile run had quietly prepared him for 27 rounds of radiation and 35 rounds of chemo. His Amazon bestseller, Every Mile Matters: Turning Triathlon Training Into Cancer Triumph, tells that story.In this episode, Jeffrey shares the moment he found out about his first diagnosis while stopped at a traffic light, how his athletic mental training actually showed up during chemo and radiation, and what it took to find the strength to fight again after a second diagnosis, like being told "just 12 more miles" after crossing what he thought was the finish line. He also opens up about how cancer changed his relationship with vulnerability, and what he learned about caregiving through his wife, Jillian.What We Talked About:- Finding out about his diagnosis at a traffic light- How athletic mental training carried him through chemo and radiation- Facing a second cancer diagnosis after already surviving the first- How cancer reshaped his relationship with vulnerability and strength- Advice for caregivers supporting a partner through illness- Finding meaning in smaller victories, not just finish linesConnect with Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds:Website: everymilematters.com/every-mile-matters/Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn: linked on his profile