The day after chemo, Ray Zahab went for a run
How to Keep Moving Forward—No Matter What Life Throws at You
Most people take it easy after chemotherapy. Ray Zahab? He laced up his shoes and went for a run.
Not because it was easy. Not because he had to. But because movement was his way of fighting back.
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Ray has spent years pushing human limits—running across the Sahara, trekking the Arctic, and proving that the impossible is often just unexplored territory. But his biggest challenge wasn’t an ultra race or an expedition. It was cancer.
And just like every other challenge in his life, he faced it head-on.
How Ray’s Approach Can Help You
✅ Focus on what you can do. The day after chemo, running a marathon wasn’t an option—but putting one foot in front of the other was. What small action can you take today?
✅ Reframe struggle as training. Ray treated cancer recovery like an expedition. He prepared, adapted, and kept moving forward. What if you treated your setbacks the same way?
✅ Your limits are flexible. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, stress, or just feeling stuck, your mind often gives up before your body does. Push just a little further.
Ray’s story isn’t about running. It’s about resilience.
After I interviewed Ray, I was moved. I took a hard look at myself and decided I couldn’t just go to the kitchen and eat cashews. Instead, donned my sweater, went for a walk/jog with my dog 😊.
Kush