{"id":65345,"date":"2019-03-24T18:21:01","date_gmt":"2019-03-24T23:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=65345"},"modified":"2025-03-13T11:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T16:57:57","slug":"losing-my-hair-while-announcing-the-los-angeles-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/losing-my-hair-while-announcing-the-los-angeles-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Losing my hair while announcing the Los Angeles Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fdGBifwjpIU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"604\">In this emotional and candid video, Fitz Koehler shares a deeply personal moment as she prepares for the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24th. While the marathon is a major event in her career as a race announcer, she is facing an even greater challenge, losing her hair due to chemotherapy. With honesty and vulnerability, she speaks about the reality of hair loss, showing how much is coming out when she brushes it. She tries to avoid brushing too often, but the inevitable is happening, and she knows she will soon have to make the difficult decision to shave her head.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"1067\">Fitz, who has always loved her hair, expresses sadness and frustration over this unavoidable part of her cancer journey. As she looks at the strands falling away, the reality of the situation sets in. There\u2019s no hiding from it anymore, this is happening. However, even in this difficult moment, she maintains a strong perspective. She reminds herself that losing her hair is a small price to pay for her life, a trade-off that, though painful, is worth making.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1525\">This video is not just about hair loss, it\u2019s about courage, resilience, and the mental strength needed to face life\u2019s toughest battles. Fitz\u2019s raw and honest emotions remind viewers that cancer is more than just a medical condition; it is a deeply personal and emotional journey filled with both physical and psychological challenges. Her openness about the experience offers a source of comfort and inspiration for others going through similar struggles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1939\">As Fitz prepares to step onto the marathon stage, she is also preparing for a significant transformation in her life. This moment of vulnerability is met with her characteristic bravery, proving once again that she is not defined by her illness, but by her unstoppable spirit. 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