Martin's incredible journey from a life-changing accident to becoming a dedicated wheelchair runner is truly inspiring. His determination to push through challenges and set new goals is a testament to the human spirit! Thanks for sharing this, Ben!
What a top bloke. You can really tell that Matin really loves parkrun and running and it's great to hear about the enjoyment he gets from it. What a true inspiration. Its great that you have showcased the Hove Prom as being a wheelchair accessible parkrun Ben. I really hope that Martin gets to do a marathon one day! We believe in you Martin! 😎🤘
Thanks Ben. It was great to meet Martin and chat with him. Hopefully Hove Prom can get some more wheelchair runners along as they've got a really good setup there. Thanks for checking out the vid 👍
Martin is a top bloke and he isn't wrong about the surface at Hove Prom parkrun. A few years ago, to raise awareness as part of my London Marathon training for MENCAP, I did the Prom in a chair. 1:45:00! My wheelchair user friends were ripping it out of me all the way round, some of them even going backwards faster than I could go forwards. A smashing video!
Thanks for checking out the video. Ever since speaking to Martin I've seen all the dodgy bits of the surface along the prom, pretty uneven and tricky in places, not easy at all!
GREAT episode!!! Martin... we're so looking forward to hearing about your first marathon here one of these days!!! All the very very best to you in all you do!!!
What physical and mental fortitude to overcome such adversity. There but for the Grace of God... All power to Martin in his quest to build further fitness. And top marks to Hove parkrun for their efforts to be fully inclusive.
Martin is a very inspiring man. I love these runners' stories of yours, Ben. Interesting perspective. I am glad there was plenty of space at the start for the people with disabilities. I didn't think about the glass and dog poo that if it's on the wheels it might get onto the hands after. I do hope Martin achieves doing a marathon eventually like he wishes to.
Thanks Olga. I'm looking forward to seeing what Martin gets up to in his next challenge. It's a great setup down at Hove Promenade Parkrun with the separate start
Nice work, Martin! That 3 wheel set up looks like just the job. I'm motivated by wanting to be fit and mobile as I get older too. Keep smashing it! 👍🏻🙂💪
Thank you, it requires a number of tweaks but it certainly makes it a smoother ride, particularly over the anti skateboard tarmac that covers large areas of this course.
Very inspiring stories, I am the mother of another Martin who will be nterviewed by you in a few days time in reference to his Asperger's syndrome ,. If you would like to interview me in reference to how running helps with my Bipolar Disorder then I would be happy to be filmed for that. My son Martin says I am not a serious runner, but I have run Park Run several times and of course it is thanks to Martin that I go and I go with him even if I do not run I at least walk half the 5 km. I would run more but there are times I get a lot of pain and limping, and if that is the case I would not take part I do suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome as well, only the doctors do not want to diagnose me as they claim I have got bipolar disorder so I cannot have ME/ chronic fatigue syndrome. The fatigue I experience is so bad that there are times I get bed bound for months only being able to just make it to the toilet. This year I was bed bound for 5 months from March till July, so I think that is why Martin thinks I am not a serious runner but it is running that has always been helping me cope with my chronic health issues that I experienced most of my life. I also think that is the reason why the doctors at the chronic fatgiue syndrome chlinic did not want to diagnose me with it as I told them that if I am better I go swimming every day (if conditions allow, rain is no obstacle but of course high winds would be) in the sea between June and October. And they very sarcastically said "Do you really think that our patients go swimming in the sea every day ". And I thought this is ridiculous as if I were a doctor treating patients wtih chronic fatigue, I would encourage them to do as much swimming as they could to help them manage their fatigue. When I was a teenager I was more of a seriuos runner as Martin would say as I used to run 7km three to four times a week. It would help me with studying and preparing for exams as I have already experienced a lot of fatigue then, only it was not till my thirties when I started to have episodes when the fatigue would be so bad I would end up being bed bound for months on end.
Thank you for sharing your experience Martina, I'm looking forward to seeing Martin tomorrow and hearing about his running story. I've seen him a couple of times at Bevendean, hilly parkrun there! And we've also met at the Sussex Trail Runners group runs which are great. You sound like a serious runner to me especially with the barriers to running you have overcome! Great to hear you're still able to swim and gets some runs in there too, it's such a good way to get out there and enjoy being outside and moving.
Martin's incredible journey from a life-changing accident to becoming a dedicated wheelchair runner is truly inspiring. His determination to push through challenges and set new goals is a testament to the human spirit! Thanks for sharing this, Ben!
Thanks for watching Mihai, it was great to hear Martin's story, and his goals for the future. Hope you're keeping well
I hope he gets to do the marathon one day. I'm always in awe of these athletes.
Same here, it'll be great to see Martin take on the marathon!
What a top bloke. You can really tell that Matin really loves parkrun and running and it's great to hear about the enjoyment he gets from it. What a true inspiration. Its great that you have showcased the Hove Prom as being a wheelchair accessible parkrun Ben. I really hope that Martin gets to do a marathon one day! We believe in you Martin! 😎🤘
Thanks Ben. It was great to meet Martin and chat with him. Hopefully Hove Prom can get some more wheelchair runners along as they've got a really good setup there. Thanks for checking out the vid 👍
Thank you for your kind words. and your belief. It may be a pipe dream, but you have to try and test yourself.
@@martinmclachlan7409 dreams can become reality Martin. Keep on pushing forward buddy! 😎🤘
What amazing video. We run the parkrun on Hove Prom a lot. We will look out for Martin.. and also glass.
Thanks so much 👍 It was great to meet Martin and hear his story.
Martin is a top bloke and he isn't wrong about the surface at Hove Prom parkrun. A few years ago, to raise awareness as part of my London Marathon training for MENCAP, I did the Prom in a chair. 1:45:00! My wheelchair user friends were ripping it out of me all the way round, some of them even going backwards faster than I could go forwards. A smashing video!
Thanks for checking out the video. Ever since speaking to Martin I've seen all the dodgy bits of the surface along the prom, pretty uneven and tricky in places, not easy at all!
@@timeonfeet It so is harder than you think!
GREAT episode!!! Martin... we're so looking forward to hearing about your first marathon here one of these days!!! All the very very best to you in all you do!!!
Thanks so much Bev 👍 Looking forward to seeing what Martin takes on next in his running and races
Thank you for your encouragement, I will keep Ben updated with my progress.
Inspiring story! Good luck to Martin on his running journey.
Thanks 👍
Another beautiful episode Ben! Best of luck to Martin in all his future races! Keep pushing!
Thanks Paul 😃 Looking forward to seeing what Martin does next with future races
Thank you, I will keep pushing. 👍
What physical and mental fortitude to overcome such adversity. There but for the Grace of God...
All power to Martin in his quest to build further fitness.
And top marks to Hove parkrun for their efforts to be fully inclusive.
Thanks both. Yes Hove Prom are really great with what they do, proud to have them as one of my local Parkruns!
Thank you. I try to focus on what I am able to do rather than those things I can no longer do, or do less well.
Martin is a very inspiring man. I love these runners' stories of yours, Ben. Interesting perspective. I am glad there was plenty of space at the start for the people with disabilities. I didn't think about the glass and dog poo that if it's on the wheels it might get onto the hands after. I do hope Martin achieves doing a marathon eventually like he wishes to.
Thanks Olga. I'm looking forward to seeing what Martin gets up to in his next challenge. It's a great setup down at Hove Promenade Parkrun with the separate start
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Nice work, Martin! That 3 wheel set up looks like just the job. I'm motivated by wanting to be fit and mobile as I get older too. Keep smashing it! 👍🏻🙂💪
Thanks Mark 😃
Thank you, it requires a number of tweaks but it certainly makes it a smoother ride, particularly over the anti skateboard tarmac that covers large areas of this course.
Great video Ben, and best of luck to Martin on his future endeavours.
Thanks Terry! Hope you're keeping well
Yes all good Ben 👍
Inspiring stuff!
Edit - also, looking forward to hearing about your first marathon!
Thanks for watching 👍
Thank you, I will keep Ben updated on my journey.
Very inspiring stories, I am the mother of another Martin who will be nterviewed by you in a few days time in reference to his Asperger's syndrome ,. If you would like to interview me in reference to how running helps with my Bipolar Disorder then I would be happy to be filmed for that. My son Martin says I am not a serious runner, but I have run Park Run several times and of course it is thanks to Martin that I go and I go with him even if I do not run I at least walk half the 5 km. I would run more but there are times I get a lot of pain and limping, and if that is the case I would not take part I do suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome as well, only the doctors do not want to diagnose me as they claim I have got bipolar disorder so I cannot have ME/ chronic fatigue syndrome. The fatigue I experience is so bad that there are times I get bed bound for months only being able to just make it to the toilet. This year I was bed bound for 5 months from March till July, so I think that is why Martin thinks I am not a serious runner but it is running that has always been helping me cope with my chronic health issues that I experienced most of my life. I also think that is the reason why the doctors at the chronic fatgiue syndrome chlinic did not want to diagnose me with it as I told them that if I am better I go swimming every day (if conditions allow, rain is no obstacle but of course high winds would be) in the sea between June and October. And they very sarcastically said "Do you really think that our patients go swimming in the sea every day ". And I thought this is ridiculous as if I were a doctor treating patients wtih chronic fatigue, I would encourage them to do as much swimming as they could to help them manage their fatigue. When I was a teenager I was more of a seriuos runner as Martin would say as I used to run 7km three to four times a week. It would help me with studying and preparing for exams as I have already experienced a lot of fatigue then, only it was not till my thirties when I started to have episodes when the fatigue would be so bad I would end up being bed bound for months on end.
Thank you for sharing your experience Martina, I'm looking forward to seeing Martin tomorrow and hearing about his running story. I've seen him a couple of times at Bevendean, hilly parkrun there! And we've also met at the Sussex Trail Runners group runs which are great. You sound like a serious runner to me especially with the barriers to running you have overcome! Great to hear you're still able to swim and gets some runs in there too, it's such a good way to get out there and enjoy being outside and moving.
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