158. Overcoming Adversity: A Para-Athlete’s Journey to Marathon Running and Climbing

In this inspiring episode of our running community-based podcast, we are joined by para-athlete Rajesh Durbal.    Despite becoming an amputee as a baby, Rajesh has become more than many of us ever will in life. He has become an accomplished marathon runner, climber, and advocate for living free.    He shares his story and experiences with us, revealing the incredible strength and perseverance required to achieve his goals.   Rajesh talks about his passion for endurance sports, and how he got into running marathons despite his physical challenges. He also describes the adaptations he's made to his training and running technique to accommodate for his amputations, as well as the mental and emotional challenges he's faced along the way.   We also hear about Rajesh's recent experience running the Boston Marathon, and how he led a team of disabled climbers to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.    He also speaks about his strong support system, and offers advice to individuals facing their own physical challenges who are looking to pursue endurance sports.   Join us in this episode to be inspired by Rajesh's incredible journey, and to learn about the power of perseverance and determination in achieving one's dreams.   Rajesh’s instagram: @rajeshdurbal   Follow us on instagram @runningpodcast Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast/list/4Q1SAM3KS81G?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfrunningpodcast_4WQTFCC6V4KDXCBHCP4R Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SpeedStriders Check out our website: www.runningpodcast.us Tags of topics: Para-athlete,  marathon running, climbing, endurance sports, adapting, inspiring, mental physical emotional challenges, boston marathon, mount Kilimanjaro, support system, perseverance, determinatin