Old Crazy Runners - the Podcast

Richard Hunter USMC Blinded Veteran Marathoner and Ultramarathoner


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Richard (53) was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) shortly after being commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the USMC in 1989. Richard worked as a school psychologist for 10 years and as a part-time lecturer at CSU Sacramento prior to losing the majority of his vision.  He finds purpose and passion in life through endurance sports and serving as a resource to visually impaired endurance athletes around the world. Richard is a 4-time Boston Marathon finisher and has completed 22 marathons, three 50-mile endurance runs, and was the 2nd visually impaired runner in the USA to complete a 100-mile run.  Richard was also the 2nd visually impaired triathlete to complete Ironman in less than 12 hours, and the 3rd to complete  a Half-Ironman in under 5 hours. He founded United in Stride where runners can sign up to be visual guides and visually-impaired runners can find a guide near them. 

Be sure to take a moment to help out our very own OCR running friend Helene Neville. She needs to raise money for her cancer treatment. Visit her Go Fund Me right here

Additionally, Nicholas & Fundy discuss who is the craziest runner in the Strava Run Club, the upcoming Dig Your Grave marathon. What new record was broken that we will never attempt. Who has completed their 100th 100 miler? And be sure to join up for the OCR Virtual Beer Run. What Old Crazy team will be the winner this year?

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Old Crazy Runners - the PodcastBy OCR Productions