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Jason Noel shares his extraordinary journey from battling two cancer diagnoses to finding healing and purpose through running. Transforming from a sedentary lifestyle to running 1,000 miles in a year, Jason demonstrates how physical movement became crucial to his recovery process both physically and mentally.

• Former high school athlete who abandoned fitness for 25 years after college
• Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2016 after reaching 253 pounds
• Found running community in 2018 that helped establish consistent exercise habits
• Completed ambitious 1,000-mile running goal with a partner in 2019
• Experienced seizure in 2021 leading to brain cancer (glioblastoma) diagnosis
• Underwent 17-hour brain surgery followed by 42 days of radiation and chemotherapy
• Used walking and gradual movement as key recovery strategies after surgery
• Continued running throughout treatment whenever physically possible
• Now maintains regular medical monitoring while staying active
• Credits faith, family, medical care, and movement as his foundation for recovery

Listen to part two next week to hear the continuation of Jason's inspiring story of resilience and determination.

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