Greg Schaefer/Ironman and Parkinson’s

Greg Schaefer/Ironman and Parkinson’s

From Telich Talks by Telich Talks

March 17, 2026 · 41 min · Season 4 · Episode 5

About this episode

Greg Schaefer discusses his journey as an Ironman triathlete and his experience with young onset Parkinson's disease.

Greg Schaefer is an Iron Man Triathlete, entrepreneur, and as of March, 2023 an individual dealing with young onset Parkinson’s disease. Schaefer ,now in his early 50’s, continues to race and in early March established a foundation along with his wife to raise funds for Parkinson’s research and other programs. “The path without obstacles leads nowhere worth going “

People in this episode

Guest: Greg Schaefer

Topics covered

  • Ironman
  • Parkinson's disease
  • entrepreneurship
  • fundraising

Keywords

  • young onset Parkinson's
  • triathlete
  • foundation
  • research

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