Send us a textJason Noel shares the second part of his incredible journey from brain cancer diagnosis to marathon finisher, revealing how running became his path to recovery and a complete transformation of his life priorities. His story goes beyond athletic achievement to show how facing mortality shifted his focus to what truly matters: faith, marriage and family.• Training for a Disney half marathon while still on chemotherapy after being told by doctors it might not be possible• Using no formal training plan for his first half marathon—simply running with a friend without tracking heart rate or following structured sessions• Completing his first full marathon at Chicago 2023, just two years after his brain cancer diagnosis• Fundraising creatively for brain cancer research, including his daughter's fairy garden with QR codes and partnerships with local businesses• Setting ambitious goals including running the Berlin Marathon and potentially attempting a half Ironman triathlon• Shifting priorities completely after cancer—from corporate success to focusing on faith, marriage and family• Managing dark days during recovery while his family developed resilience and a grounded perspective• Building a supportive running community that provides both accountability and meaningful conversationListen to part one of Jason's story in our previous episode to hear about his initial diagnosis and treatment journey.Lucy Tomlinson Christmas Offer for Welcome PilatesWelcome Pilates Website Merili RunsMerili Freear running author promotes her new bookFitz Koehler's new bookFitz Koehler's new Book You Supercharged. Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message". You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered. If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast.InstagramMy Favourite BandSupport the showBrian's Run Pod
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