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26: Damien Williams - Blind Marathoner

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In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Blind Marathoner - Damien Williams

Listen in as we delve into the following:

  • Welcome to Damien Williams
  • How crashing on a bike last year has left Damien fearing a downhill ride
  • Losing his first eye at 13 years old and starting work at an early age
  • Losing his second eye at 27
  • Recovering from the injury, having a family and signing up to sports
  • How Damien got back into running
  • Damien getting into competition
  • Seven marathons in 7 days
  • Tandem running and synchronising
  • Running first 100km for Motor Neuron Disease
  • Training for a marathon
  • Damien's bearings on running through the streets
  • Aspirations on competing in Paralympics
  • Which athlete Damien admires the most
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