{"podcast":{"title":"Cancer Fitness Clubcast with  Mike Grisenthwaite","slug":"cancer-fitness-clubcast-with-mike-grisenthwaite-7732729","podcast_index_feed_id":7732729,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/69a04b4a1eb5ccf4567a3f09","website_url":"https://linktr.ee/cfcactive?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=90a03649-bde2-438c-be85-9fc47c895530","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1772112211590-5a1fa38a-bc26-4a81-b106-069a2c5f7b57.jpeg","author":"Mike Grisenthwaite","episode_count":7,"summary":"Welcome to the Cancer Fitness Clubcast with Mike Grisenthwaite After a five-year battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and a stem cell transplant from his brother, Mike heard the life-changing words “all clear” in 2006. Since then, he has dedicated his life to championing the role of physical activity in cancer recovery, combining his lived experience with evidence-based practice to help people rebuild strength, confidence, and hope after treatment. This podcast is focused on delivering clear, trusted guidance on safe and effective exercise for those living with or beyond cancer. Through practical advice, expert insights, and inspiring stories, it supports individuals to understand how exercise is the best medicine to help regain fitness, strengthen resilience, and build motivation through the power of movement in living well and thriving.. As well as being a Cancer Exercise Specialist, Mike is the CEO and founder of Cyclists Fighting Cancer (CFC), a UK-wide charity that has already delivered over 10,000 new bikes and adapted trikes to children and young people affected by cancer. To learn more about Mike and the work of CFC Active and Cyclists Fighting Cancer, explore the links below:…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cancer-fitness-clubcast-with-mike-grisenthwaite-7732729"},"episode":{"title":"Defying Limits: Dave Granger’s Journey from Cancer to Conquering the English Channel","slug":"defying-limits-dave-granger-s-journey-from-cancer-to-conquering-the-english-channel","published_at":"2026-04-09T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cancer-fitness-clubcast-with-mike-grisenthwaite-7732729/defying-limits-dave-granger-s-journey-from-cancer-to-conquering-the-english-channel","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cancer-fitness-clubcast-with-mike-grisenthwaite-7732729","url":"https://linktr.ee/cfcactive","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69a04b4a1eb5ccf4567a3f09/e/69d7751e086c93c18bf9b133/media.mp3","summary":"In today's episode Mike sits down with the remarkable Dave Granger, Dave is a seasoned endurance athlete who faced a life-changing throat cancer diagnosis yet went on to conquer some of the most grueling endurance challenges. From childhood injuries and military service to a career in carpentry and marathon running, Dave shares how he navigated the physical and mental trials of cancer treatment, including the brutal effects of radiotherapy and living with a PEG feeding tube. Dave opens up about overcoming disappointment after his first English Channel swim attempt, the preparation and determination that led to his successful crossing, and his experiences tackling feats like cycling the Tour de France for charity, fueled only by custard. Packed with insights on mental resilience, planning, and perseverance, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice for athletes, cancer survivors, and anyone facing adversity. To find out more, see the links below: Mike Grisenthwaite:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgrisenthwaite/ CFC Active:  https://linktr.ee/cfcactive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In today's episode Mike sits down with the remarkable Dave Granger, Dave is a seasoned endurance athlete who faced a life-changing throat cancer diagnosis…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3637,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cancer-fitness-clubcast-with-mike-grisenthwaite-7732729/episodes/defying-limits-dave-granger-s-journey-from-cancer-to-conquering-the-english-channel/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cancer-fitness-clubcast-with-mike-grisenthwaite-7732729/defying-limits-dave-granger-s-journey-from-cancer-to-conquering-the-english-channel.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}