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Podcast: First to 15: The USA Fencing Podcast
Episode: Ken Gauvey and Michael Hughes on Being Clubmates Who Each Donated Their Kidney
Description: Season 2, Episode 16Guests: Ken Gauvey — Attorney; Vet épée fencer (DC Fencers Club)Michael Hughes — Lifelong fencer, teacher & coach; Vet épée fencer (DC Fencers Club)What we coverOrigin stories: late start (Ken) vs. 50 years in the sport (Michael) — and discovering the Vet communityWhy donate? Ken’s family emergency; Michael’s NPR drive-time moment and the “why not me?” mindsetExpectation vs. reality: testing, surgery, different recovery timelines — and the role of baseline fitnessReturning to fencing: “listen to your body,” track metrics, celebrate small wins, and rebuild with i...