Rob lost all of his sight very suddenly a few years ago and it has completely changed his life. He has gone from a Waitrose worker to an incredible athlete in a short space of time. After a period of recuperation, he had to build up his fitness and stamina from scratch. With months of dedication and determination, Rob smashed all of his expectations. He recently completed his first 10K with a guide runner and has entered himself into a half marathon in October. He has also signed himself up for the marathon next year. He says:
"Sport is my life and I love new challenges!"
Jayne is also an amazing athlete with many 10Ks and 7 half marathons under her belt! She enjoys taking part in duathlons where she can combine her loves of running and cycling. This would have been impossible for her without access to a tandem and the kindness of a guide runner and a pilot to ride on the front of the bike. When not running, she loves going on adventures with her guide dog.
"Being on a tandem allows me to get out in the fresh air. I love going really fast and feeling free. It also gives me the chance to meet up with friends and hopefully make new ones."
Rob and Jayne are working together to cycle 92 miles. You can sponsor this athletic pair on our fundraising page at: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tandemonium
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