227 - Pushing Boundaries: A Blind Athlete's Story

<p>Despite being visually impaired, Dave Wilkinson has accomplished remarkable feats, including marathons and Ironman competitions. His next ambitious goal: the Race Across America, a 3,000-mile non-stop bike race. Dave shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of trust between guide and athlete, and how he overcomes challenges. His story is a testament to pushing boundaries and embracing life's adventures, even when tinged with danger. Tune in for a powerful and motivational conversation that reminds us that anything is possible with the right mindset and determination.</p> <p>Links and Resources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://speedyturtle.net/">Learn more and support Team Speedy Turtle</a></li> </ul> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <p>This episode brought to you in part by Reata Pharmaceuticals.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img class= "wp-image-3006 jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-image--handled" src= "https://i0.wp.com/twodisableddudes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/REATA_PHARM_LOGO.jpg?resize=344%2C172&ssl=1" sizes="(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px" srcset= "https://i0.wp.com/twodisableddudes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/REATA_PHARM_LOGO.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/twodisableddudes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/REATA_PHARM_LOGO.jpg?resize=300%2C150&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/twodisableddudes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/REATA_PHARM_LOGO.jpg?resize=768%2C384&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/twodisableddudes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/REATA_PHARM_LOGO.jpg?resize=600%2C300&ssl=1 600w" alt="" width="344" height="172" loading="eager" data-attachment-id= "3006" data-permalink= "https://twodisableddudes.com/212-if-you-push-my-wheelchair-heres-what-you-should-know/reata_pharm_logo/" data-orig-file= "https://i0.wp.com/twodisableddudes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/REATA_PHARM_LOGO.jpg?fit=1024%2C512&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1024,512" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta= "{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera"