Triple Amputee Andy Reid's London Marathon Quest

0:00On April 25, former Corporal Andy Reed, a 49-year-old triple amputee from St. Helens, is gearing up to make history as the first person with. His injuries to finish the London marathon. He lost both legs and his right arm back in 2009, after hitting an improvised explosive device on patrol in Afghanistan with the Yorkshire. Regimen. The full 26.2 miles could take him 12-13 hours and around 80,000 steps, but he's locked in. And training hard since New Year's Day, starting with a 4-mile walk and hitting it twice a week. A couple years back, he even summited Kilimanjaro, so he knows all about pushing through that mental grind. This run honors the seven buddies from his regiment, who didn't make it home, proving he's making the most of every moment he's got left. For Andy, it's bigger than just the race. It's about inspiring folks with disabilities or injuries, showing what you can do with the right mindset and crew behind you. His wife's going to be there cheering, along with folks from the Army Benevolent Fund,

1:00that helped him recover. He's raising cash for them in his own standing tall foundation, which hooks up veterans with mental health support, addiction help, housing and more. Writing his hometown. Near the end, he'll pause at the Iraq and Afghanistan memorial to pay respects before crossing that line. He figures the roaring crowds will speed him up way better than his solo loops on the local bypass. When it's done, expect relief mixed with a sweet sense of accomplishment, followed by some quiet reflection. Word is, Andy's story is already firing people up. Imagine the ripple when he nails this marathon and keeps proving limits are just lines waiting to be crossed.