Gabriele Grunewald, Professional Middle Distance Runner & Founder — Be Resilient and Still Stop to Smell the Roses — 007

Gabriele Grunewald, Professional Middle Distance Runner & Founder — Be Resilient and Still Stop to Smell the Roses — 007

“What motivates me is inspiring others that are in a similar situation as me.”

We Can All Learn From Perspective  

Gabe is a professional American middle-distance, rare cancer survivor, fighter advocate, Chip Gaines Marathon Coach and the Founder of Brave Like Gabe.  After being diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma cancer in 2009 she was then diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2010. Gabe experienced recurrences of adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2016 and 2017.  These battles haven’t held Gabe back from performing on the track, taking 4th place in the 2012 Olympic Trials and a USA indoor Championship in the 3000 meter in 2014. She has also founded Brave Like Gabe who's mission is to support rare cancer research and empower cancer survivors through physical activity.

In this episode, Nick and Gabe discuss her continuous battle with cancer and how the adversity she has faced has given her a new sense of urgency and motivation in her life.

Learn all about Gabe's story and how she is inspiring others through her journey.

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Special thanks to Gabriele Grunewald for joining me this week. Until next time!

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