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#050- 2024 Boston Marathon Recap with Duo, Shamus and Shaun Evans AdaptX Podcast
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- Health & Fitness
Shaun and Shamus Evans, a father-son team from Galway, New York, are ardent advocates for inclusivity and accessibility in endurance sports. As a power wheelchair user with cerebral palsy, Shamus has forged an impressive athletic journey alongside his father, Shaun, logging thousands of miles and partaking in numerous races. Notably, they completed their inaugural Boston Marathon this past Monday after achieving a remarkable qualifying time of 02:59:00. Their philanthropic spirit is evident in their participation in two transcontinental runs, during which they generously donated specialized running chairs to other individuals with disabilities.. They champion the synergy of inclusivity and competitiveness, aspiring for greater recognition of duo divisions in other endurance races and athletic competitions. In this conversation, Brendan, Shamus, and Shaun discuss their Boston Marathon experiences, the invaluable role of family support, and their collaboration with Ainsley's Angels, an organization facilitating partnerships between able-bodied runners and individuals with disabilities. They also share their aspirations for the future and their dedication to effecting positive change within their community.
Episode 50 Takeaways
Shaun and Shamus recently ran their first Boston Marathon together after qualifying with a time of 02:59:00.The duo has completed two transcontinental runs, during which they donated running chairs to children with disabilities.They believe that inclusivity and competitiveness can coexist, and hope to see more recognition for duo divisions in races. Shaun and Shamus are involved with Ainsley's Angels, an organization that promotes inclusion in endurance sports.They have future goals of continuing to participate in races and making their community more inclusive.Their book, available on Amazon and AinsleysAngels.org, shares their story and supports Ainsley's Angels.Episode 50 Chapters
00:00- Introduction: Shaun and Shamus Evans
08:17- The Power of Positivity and Perseverance
14:57- Inclusivity and Competitiveness: A Winning Combination
29:42- Ainsley's Angels: Promoting Inclusion
36:05- The Boston Marathon Experience
42:09- Closing Remarks and Congratulations
Shaun and Shamus Evans, a father-son team from Galway, New York, are ardent advocates for inclusivity and accessibility in endurance sports. As a power wheelchair user with cerebral palsy, Shamus has forged an impressive athletic journey alongside his father, Shaun, logging thousands of miles and partaking in numerous races. Notably, they completed their inaugural Boston Marathon this past Monday after achieving a remarkable qualifying time of 02:59:00. Their philanthropic spirit is evident in their participation in two transcontinental runs, during which they generously donated specialized running chairs to other individuals with disabilities.. They champion the synergy of inclusivity and competitiveness, aspiring for greater recognition of duo divisions in other endurance races and athletic competitions. In this conversation, Brendan, Shamus, and Shaun discuss their Boston Marathon experiences, the invaluable role of family support, and their collaboration with Ainsley's Angels, an organization facilitating partnerships between able-bodied runners and individuals with disabilities. They also share their aspirations for the future and their dedication to effecting positive change within their community.
Episode 50 Takeaways
Shaun and Shamus recently ran their first Boston Marathon together after qualifying with a time of 02:59:00.The duo has completed two transcontinental runs, during which they donated running chairs to children with disabilities.They believe that inclusivity and competitiveness can coexist, and hope to see more recognition for duo divisions in races. Shaun and Shamus are involved with Ainsley's Angels, an organization that promotes inclusion in endurance sports.They have future goals of continuing to participate in races and making their community more inclusive.Their book, available on Amazon and AinsleysAngels.org, shares their story and supports Ainsley's Angels.Episode 50 Chapters
00:00- Introduction: Shaun and Shamus Evans
08:17- The Power of Positivity and Perseverance
14:57- Inclusivity and Competitiveness: A Winning Combination
29:42- Ainsley's Angels: Promoting Inclusion
36:05- The Boston Marathon Experience
42:09- Closing Remarks and Congratulations
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