Meet a man who’s survived cancer four times, a heart transplant and an Ironman triathlon. He wants you to start thinking of every day on earth as your first — not last. He explains.
Recapturing a Shattered Spirit
Challenges are nothing new to Martha Carswell — she’s a former pro basketball player and finished Ironman Kona. But when her bike was hit head on by a van, it shattered more than her body. See how she’s still learning to live again.
Hunter Temple
Just two years after he was on his deathbed, 76-year-old Hunter Temple qualified for one of the most grueling events on the planet: the World Ironman Championships in Kona. Find out how his daughter motivated him to get there.
From Terminal Cancer to Ironman Finisher
When he was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1994, Wally Hild vowed that not only would he live but he’d also live to compete in an Ironman triathlon. He did both. Find out how he went from dying to thriving.
Sister Madonna Buder
She’s been called the Iron Nun and the Nun on the Run, but Sister Madonna Buder says there’s one title that she’s really proud of — the oldest woman ever to complete an Ironman triathlon.
Harriet Anderson
Harriet Anderson is the most fearless and toughest athlete you’ll ever meet. At 73, she completed an Ironman triathlon with a broken collarbone!
Growing Bolder Radio Show: Dec. 26, 2009
This week’s guests include movie and TV star Robert Wagner, the legendary Bob Barker, Harriet Anderson, a 73-year-old Ironman triathlete, and we go Inside the Story with the best glider pilots in North America.
Kyle Garlett
Just as his life was about to begin, Kyle Garlett was diagnosed with lymphoma and he wondered if he’d even have a future. He survived his cancer and a heart transplant, and these days he’s an Ironman triathlete!
Starting Over, Growing Bolder
Wendy Chioji has been the face of Orlando news for 20 years. Her battle with breast cancer enlightened all women; her determination to help others was only equaled by her dedication to becoming a world-class athlete.
Success With a Smile
Dawna Stone became a celebrity after winning “The Apprentice: Martha Stewart,” but rather than being the peak of her success, the show was merely another stepping stone on her journey to the top.