Last December, I shared the story of local cyclist and cancer survivor George Fetko as he prepared for the ride of his life. Well, he completed that 104-mile bike ride during the Dolphin Cycling Challenge, raising $8,260 for cancer research.
And that’s not all Fetko did.
The 56-year-old Boca Raton resident, who only a year ago endured an intensely toxic treatment regime to throw his cancer into remission, finished first at the event in early February 2015. He completed the challenge in 4:40 — which means an average of 22 mph.
“This was not a social event for me,” Fetko said in an email to the Fit Life. “It was a milestone marking my recovery. Rode with my heart.”
The weekend was a family affair. Fetko’s daughter Emily and her fiancé Dustin Durham trained in the snow and cold of Connecticut and traveled here to compete in the Dolphin Cycling Challenge 5K in George’s honor.
So, there’s your update. Could it be any more triumphant?
Don’t forget to check out this video from Fetko’s race. Next time you feel a little sluggish, next time your day isn’t going right or you’re too lazy to get up and workout, watch and learn from Fetko’s determination.
Video credit: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and David Sutta Photography
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Lisette Hilton, president of Words Come Alive, has had the luxury of reporting on health, fitness and other hot topics for more than 23 years. The longtime Boca Raton resident, University of Florida graduate and fitness buff writes for local, regional and national publications and websites. Find out more on wordscomealive.com.
