Yahya Pandor: From Losing His Sight to Breaking Marathon World Records

In this week's podcast episode, Ben and Anya sit down with Yahya Pandor (@ yahyapandor94 ), a remarkable blind marathon runner who made history as the first person to complete a marathon unaided. Despite losing his sight nearly three years ago due to macular degeneration, Yahya continues to live life to the fullest with the most positive mindset and outlook on life, fuelling his extraordinary achievements. Highlights include: Beginnings in Running: How Yahya discovered his love for running after losing his sight and the experiences that fueled his dedication. Overcoming Adversity: Yahya shares his journey to becoming the first blind person to run a marathon unaided, detailing the challenges and triumphs along the way. Raising Awareness: Yahya discussing the importance of raising awareness about blind running and guides and details the amazing impact him and his brother have made via their tik tok account Positive Attitude: The motivational philosophy that drives Yahya’s life and achievements, proving that a positive attitude and determination can overcome any obstacle. They discuss useful running tips and debunk common running myths about runners knee, running shoes and marathon running Join us for an episode filled with inspiration, perseverance, and the incredible story of Yahya Pandor’s can-do attitude and commitment to raising awareness about visual impairments. Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe to be notified of all future episodes. As always, don’t forget to send in your embarrassing running stories to PODCAST@RUNNA.COM or send us a voice-note on Instagram. Use the code ‘RUNNAPODCAST’ for 2 weeks free! See you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.