Crossing the Threshold: Endurance, Faith, and Friendship with Fran Curry

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Welcome to another inspiring episode where stories of resilience light the way. Today, we're joined by the remarkable Fran Curry, a colon cancer survivor and Ironman triathlete, who dives deep into her journey of overcoming physical and emotional challenges. Fran shares poignant insights from his battles on the racing tracks and his fight against cancer. We discuss the power of perseverance, the importance of early cancer screening, and how his faith and supportive relationships have guided him through life’s toughest moments. From nearly getting lost during his first marathon and running admittedly unprepared into triathlons, to strengthening bonds with his daughters through endurance sports, Fran's stories are a testament to human spirit and endurance. Get ready to be moved and motivated by Fran’s incredible experiences and the lessons of hope he brings to all of us.

Key Topics

• Connecting through shared experiences, divine timing.
• Using humor to lighten situations.
• Struggling with cancer, seeking inspiration in hospital.
• Accept challenges, set milestones, and persevere.
• Patients need an advocate to understand medical jargon.
• Suppressing emotions, leading to unexpected outbursts. Accepting Christ.

About our Guest Fran Curry:

“I’ve been married to my HS sweetheart for 36 years now but we’ve been together for 43 years (consecutive…my wife says that). We have three adult daughters and two grandchildren. I am a 15 year cancer survivor also being diagnosed with Stage IIIa colon cancer after a race. During my chemotherapy regime (which you know lasted for three days every two weeks) I would try to run between treatments. The treatments were taking their toll on me but three months after my last treatment I completed the Chicago Marathon, then Boston Marathon, then Chicago Marathon again, then I did the Relay for Life but I was the whole relay as I walked the entire 12/14 hours never leaving the track and completed almost 40 miles, and then The Woodlands Ironman…crazy. Many ups and downs during those days but looking back I wouldn’t ask for a different road.”

About Paul:

To learn more about Paul and the Iron Dad Book, head on over to https://irondadbook.com.

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