Episode 160: Steve Gilbert - If You're Not Sure You Can't, You Probably Can

Episode 160: Steve Gilbert - If You're Not Sure You Can't, You Probably Can

From Finish Lines and Milestones by SandyBoy Productions

May 15, 2026 · 1h 16m

About this episode

Steve Gilbert, an 80-year-old marathon finisher, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming health challenges and pursuing fitness.

Steve Gilbert is an 80-year-old, two-time Boston Marathon finisher and one of the most inspiring people I've ever had the pleasure of sitting down with. Steve was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2004 — the same year he was forced into early retirement and diagnosed with prostate cancer. He could have accepted the "go home and take your medication" prescription. He didn't - and has since completed seven marathons. Thank you to Alan Errichiello for connection to Steve! During this episode, sponsored by Cure Hydration and Noogs , we talk about: Being told "this is the best you'll ever be" at 59 — and choosing to ignore it How a prosecutor, a Golden Gloves boxer, and a borrowed gym space became Rock Steady Boxing — now a worldwide movement for people with Parkinson's His very first Indy Mini in 1979 — because his wife said so Training through winters, falls, and a fall outside a Kroger on 116th Street (with a DoorDash driver as the first responder) His first marathon finish at the 2011 Monumental — complete with the Rocky theme playing as he turned onto the finish stretch 🎵 "You've got a soggy butt" — the PT diagnosis that changed his running forever Working with coach Matt…

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Guest: Steve Gilbert

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Cure Hydration, Noogs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rock Steady Boxing, Personal Best Training, Medals4Mettle

Places: Indianapolis

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