AMANDA BLAKE TURNER: Her Ultramarathon CANCER REBELLION

About this episode

Amanda Blake Turner shares her journey of battling thyroid cancer and her determination to complete ultramarathons as a symbol of resilience.

Send us Fan Mail Just over three years ago, Amanda Blake Turner faced a shocking diagnosis: a rare form of thyroid cancer. After living an active and healthy life into her mid-40s, she felt betrayed by her body. Yet, guided by her doctor’s support, Amanda chose to fight back with determination. In the year following her diagnosis and surgery, she embarked on a mission to complete as many ultramarathons as possible. Each clear scan was met with a celebratory race, symbolizing her resilience. I...

People in this episode

Host: Whitney Heins

Guest: Amanda Blake Turner

Topics covered

• ultramarathon
• cancer
• resilience
• health
• determination

Keywords

• ultramarathon
• thyroid cancer
• resilience
• health
• determination
• active lifestyle
• diagnosis

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Organizations: The Mother Runners

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