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Blind Man Runs 7 Marathons In 7 Days!

16 06 2009

“On that day, we seemed to achieve what generations of politicians and philosophers have failed to do. With nothing more than our running shoes, we accomplished what all the wars and weapons have failed to do. We were, for a few hours anyway, a community of people whose sameness was more important than our differences.” -John “The Penguin” Bingham on The New York City Marathon

I’m always up to any challenges specially those extremes but when I read the life story of David Heeley, I can’t imagine myself doing what he did….

He ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days and take note he is 51 years old and BLIND! Yes brethren, with the help of his running guide Malcolm Carr, this amazing guy conquered what seemed to many an impossible feat. And his disability would not hinder him in achieving his dream.

Let me allow Heeley describes their  adventures:

day 1. Antarctica: time 4:14, “Our fastest, thanks to fresh legs. The course was set by military lads, For two miles we had 50 soldiers running behind us.”

day 2. South America: time 4:45, “Our run in Rio de Janeiro was soul- destroying. It was 90 degrees, humid, raining on and off and we are alone.”

day 3.  North America:time 4:35, “That was fantastic. We around the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. Thirty runners joined us.”

day 4. Australia: time 4:40, “We around Sydney’s Centennial Park. A few blind runners joined us for a few laps. Afterward, we went for a swim.”

day 5. Asia:time 4:55, “At the warmest point of our Dubai leg, the temperature was 39 degrees, flipping hot. It melted me.”

day 6. Africa:time 4:40, “Exhausting. We ran in Tunis where the last 9 miles  were uphill with a headwind. We were grateful to have only one marathon left.”

day 7. Europe: time 5:23, “We ran the Flora London Marathon. Malcolm had stomach trouble. Without the toilet breaks, we would have been faster.”

-Runner’s World July 2008 Issue page 28

Wearing race bib number 777, Blind Dave with his running guide Malcolm.

Wow…Really awesome! I can do 7 marathons in 7 days but not with a time like that and doing it on 7 Continents will be a question mark-due to logistics problem.

I salute you Sir David Heeley-you’re now one of my inspirations in running.

God bless you.

Brethren, we will win this war! Although we are struggling and sometimes, losing our battle against sins and temptations-we will win because it was written. Just continue in the Lord and fight the good fight of faith.

Today, I will win over sins.

In Jesus Name!

God be Praised!

Surprise, surprise!: Babe Ruth is considered by many Sports authorities and historians to be one of the greatest athletes of all time. Of course he is best known for hitting the most home runs in the season…but did you know he also holds the record of most strike-outs?

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This limited seating, two-date engagement will feature acclaimed MySpace recording artist Meiko performing two intimate solo acoustic shows: an all-ages show on Friday, July 31st, at Cafe Havana in Tumon, and an 18 & over show on Saturday, August 1st, at Ralphy’s in East Agana. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show begins at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are now available at Fokai Stores, Buzz Cafe, and 76 stations at Airport Road, Anigua, Dededo, Ypao, and Ocean Vista. General admission tickets are $17 advance and $22 at the door; VIP tickets are $27 advance and $32 at the door. Please note that VIP tickets are available only at Buzz Cafe. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Meiko Live in Guam, a Quasicool – Leaudouce Live production, is presented by Bud Light and The CW4, and brought to you by Lujan Aguigui & Perez LLP, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa, and DNA, Inc. Special thanks to Hit Radio 100, Fokai Femme, Hertz Rent-A-Car, and the Buzz Cafe.

For more info on Meiko, visit her official website: http://myspace.com/meiko
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Merch tables will be set up at the venues, with Meiko CDs, T-shirts, souvenir posters, and other cool items available for sale only at Meiko shows.

Hope to see you there

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