Greg Schaefer
Speaking Engagements
Greg Schaefer: Breakfast with Bob Babbitt
After playing basketball in college, Greg Schaefer found triathlon and fell in love with the sport. He has raced in Kona and recently finished the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella. Greg first felt that something was going on with his body when he cramped during the marathon at Ironman Coeur d’Alene in 2021, but it wasn’t until March 24, 2023, that he was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Despite that diagnosis, Greg completed four 70.3s and the Boston Marathon in 2025. This interview was very special, as Greg shares the highs and lows of his new journey!
Greg Schaefer on Building Mental Grit, Betting on Yourself, and the Entrepreneur’s Endurance Mindset – Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
In this conversation, Greg shares how the discipline and mindset forged through endurance sports have shaped his entrepreneurial path. From start lines to strategy calls, Greg’s story is one of inner drive, calculated risk, and the belief that you can go further than you think.
Why I Rise with JM Kenny and Vinny: Greg Schaefer embodies relentless perseverance.
A 18-time Ironman competitor, with six full-distance races and two Kona World Championship qualifications, he’s set to conquer the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain. Beyond the finish line, Greg faced his toughest challenge: a 2023 Parkinson’s diagnosis. With his signature “dog in the fight” mentality, he transformed this obstacle into a mission to inspire. Greg’s raw, optimistic storytelling ignites audiences, proving that every step forward, no matter the odds, fuels a life of purpose.
Greg Schaefer
IN THE NEWS
4 Athletes Share Their 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Championship Journeys
The dust may now have settled after the Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships held last month in Spain, but the indelible mark that race day has made on those who entered is a life changing experience. Athletes from all walks of life, not to mention individual mental and physical challenges, headed to Marbella to make that iconic 1.2-mile (1.9km) swim, 56-mile (90km) bike ride and 13.1-mile (21.1km) run in November to test the edge of their limits.