Running with Ben
In preparation for guiding my friend Francois in the 2010 Comrades, I joined the Achilles Running Club Sydney where I had the opportunity to train with visually impaired runners. There I met Ben Phillips who helped me to learn how to be a successful guide.
Ben and I are running without a tether, a technique rarely practised, as it requires a lot of trust from the visually impaired person.
Last year, we finished two half-marathons in Sydney, after which Ben was keen to have a go at his first full marathon ever this year.
After my return from an 8-month stint in Brisbane, Ben and I had only 10 weeks to get ready for the Sydney Marathon on 18 September. We finished in 4 hours and 56 minutes, and I am very proud of Ben's achievement on a very hot day.
I am currently planning new adventures with Ben, so please visit my blog for a regular update of stories and photos, and come back to this site to find out about upcoming events and fundraising activities.
Ben's 2011 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival Marathon Diary
"How NOT to train for a Marathon in 10 weeks!"
Large-print version
and very entertaining!
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