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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 1H 14M

One Lung but Plenty of Hope Part 2 - Greg Gerardy

from The Balanced Athlete Car Convos; About Purpose, Balance and Play! · host jessieblujean

Daily Oklahoman KFOR 2Wra024 Survivor.net Cancer Survivor with 1 Lung Runs His 5th Marathon 7 on 7 in 7 The Great World Race Unbreakable Hope 1 Unbreakable Hope 2   Unbreakable Hope 3 The Great World Race Facebook Instagram Chan Hellman Hope Centered Today’s guest is someone who embodies grit, resilience, and the absolute refusal to accept limitations. Greg Gerardy is a cancer survivor, a father, and an endurance athlete who has accomplished what most people with two lungs will never attempt. After losing the function of his right lung to a rare, aggressive tumor that wrapped around his spine and shoulder, doctors told Greg he only had a few years to live and would lose the use of his limbs. But he proved them wrong—again and again. Greg has climbed Mnt. Kilimanjaro, completed multiple marathons, including the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, and even became one of only two people ever to finish an Ironman Triathlon with one functional lung. He has literally died on the table and was brought back to life. His story has been featured across Oklahoma media as he continues to push boundaries, most recently finishing the Great World Race with his friend Sean another 1 lunger – this race is a challenge: seven marathons, in seven days, on seven continents.  Beyond the races, Greg shares his journey to inspire others who feel stuck, discouraged, or written off. His message is simple but powerful: you don’t have to give up hope, and you don’t have to stop chasing what lights you up.  I’m thrilled to have him here today to talk about resilience, mindset, and what it really means to redefine what’s possible and to spread hope!

Daily Oklahoman KFOR 2Wra024 Survivor.net Cancer Survivor with 1 Lung Runs His 5th Marathon 7 on 7 in 7 The Great World Race Unbreakable Hope 1 Unbreakable Hope 2   Unbreakable Hope 3 The Great World Race Facebook Instagram Chan Hellman Hope Centered Today’s guest is someone who embodies grit, resilience, and the absolute refusal to accept limitations. Greg Gerardy is a cancer survivor, a father, and an endurance athlete who has accomplished what most people with two lungs will never attempt. After losing the function of his right lung to a rare, aggressive tumor that wrapped around his spine and shoulder, doctors told Greg he only had a few years to live and would lose the use of his limbs. But he proved them wrong—again and again. Greg has climbed Mnt. Kilimanjaro, completed multiple marathons, including the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, and even became one of only two people ever to finish an Ironman Triathlon with one functional lung. He has literally died on the table and was brought back to life. His story has been featured across Oklahoma media as he continues to push boundaries, most recently finishing the Great World Race with his friend Sean another 1 lunger – this race is a challenge: seven marathons, in seven days, on seven continents.  Beyond the races, Greg shares his journey to inspire others who feel stuck, discouraged, or written off. His message is simple but powerful: you don’t have to give up hope, and you don’t have to stop chasing what lights you up.  I’m thrilled to have him here today to talk about resilience, mindset, and what it really means to redefine what’s possible and to spread hope!

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