Richard Whitehead MBE: Marathon World Records, Double Paralympic Gold and Championing Disability Advocacy

In this episode (#29), I had the absolute honour of sitting down with Richard Whitehead MBE - double Paralympic Gold Medalist, multiple-time World and European Champion and an all-round inspiration - to unpack a truly magnificent career spent breaking barriers and setting world records 🏃‍♂️🔥From conquering the 200m sprint to recently dominating the Marathon, breaking his own World Record within 15 days... Richard’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and sheer determination.We dive deep into his legendary achievements on the track and get his powerful, unfiltered insights into advocacy, inclusion and what it takes to be a true role model.We Cover:🥇 Double Paralympic Glory: What it felt like to win double Gold and double Silver medals for Great Britain on the biggest stage of all.🏃‍♂️ Smashing World Records: His recent, unbelievable world record runs at the Milan and London Marathons, and his relentless drive to secure a third in Chicago with his 'POWER 300' Initiative🤝 The Richard Whitehead Foundation: His incredible work creating opportunities, breaking down barriers and championing disability inclusion in sport and beyond.🧠 Mental Health & Resilience: Richard's honest thoughts on mental well being, overcoming adversity and using his platform to advocate for others.🎤 Inspiring the Next Generation: Unbelievable stories, insights and life lessons from his career as an elite athlete and public speaker.From the Paralympic podium... to the finish lines of the world's greatest marathons... to changing lives through his foundation, Richard Whitehead has truly seen and done it all.Beyond the medals and milestones, this episode is packed with brilliant inspiration, sharp insights, and a reminder of the sheer power of the human spirit. This is a fascinating conversation that absolutely anyone looking for motivation simply cannot miss.If you love incredible sporting achievements, powerful stories of resilience and pure, unfiltered inspiration, this one is special 🙌🏃‍♂️LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://shorturl.at/6vpPzITUNES: https://shorturl.at/qvwxEAMAZON: https://shorturl.at/ESC6WCASTBOX: https://shorturl.at/ls96XHit up our friends at www.arcadecity.co.uk for the SICK Arcade machine!Interested in your own product placement or sponsorship dealio, 📩 Email: [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► @PezzadoxADD US ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thepezzadox/Find The Pezzadox:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PezzadoxLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pezzadoxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepezzadoxFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553312957145Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pezzadoxTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pezzadoxKyle Perry: https://x.com/iamkyleperry#ThePezzadoxShow #RichardWhitehead #Paralympics #TeamGB #WorldRecord #Marathon #LondonMarathon #ChicagoMarathon #GoldMedalist #Inclusion #DisabilityAdvocate #MentalHealthMatters #Resilience #Inspiration #Podcast #RunningCommunity #runner #disability #mentalhealth #disabled #motivational #Marathon #TeamGB #England #MBE #KylePerry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.