Lara Brown’s story is pure grit, resilience, and badass mentality. From lacing up late in high school to qualifying for the Boston Marathon, her journey was already inspiring—then life threw her the ultimate test. Just six weeks after conquering marathons in Rome and Paris, Lara was diagnosed with cancer. Nine rounds of chemo, radiation, and zero hormones in her body didn’t stop her—she trained in secret, pushed through hell, and finished a full Ironman only 16 months later.This isn’t just a story about running, cancer, or Ironmans—it’s about how to face adversity head-on and come out stronger. If you’ve ever wondered what real resilience looks like, this episode will show you - no matter the odds, you can do it. 🔥 Lara Brown didn’t just survive—she became unstoppable.

Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:05 – How did Lara get into running 3:20 – Preventing knee issues 6:15 – Eating for running 6:35 – What is “Ironman”? 8:05 – Lara’s scary diagnoses 11:20 – Dealing with cancer 17:35 – Overcoming adversity 20:05 – Preparing for Ironman 23:05 – Dealing with radiation treatment 23:20 – Dealing with NO hormones in body 25:35 – Swimming 27:35 – Hardest part of Ironman 31:50 – Lara’s life lesson 33:05 – What’s next for Lara 35:35 – Average day for Lara 40:35 – Broken arm during Ironman?? 43:35 – Transition time for Ironman 49:05 – Recovering from Ironman