Dave Heeley

The father-of-three from West Bromwich, who is nicknamed Blind Dave, is the first blind person to complete the seven-marathon challenge in 2008.^[1]

The first marathon was in the Falkland Islands, via Rio de Janeiro, Los Angeles, Sydney, Dubai, Tunis and culminating at the Flora London Marathon. What makes it all the more remarkable is the fact that Mr Heeley, aged 50, is blind.

Dave Heeley, from West Bromwich, has run 10 marathons in 10 days travelling from John O'Groats to Land's End, and cycled between each stage.^[2]

References

1. ^ "Blind Dave's 7-day marathon ends in London". http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1584959/Blind-Daves-7-day-marathon-ends-in-London.html. Retrieved 2011-11-17. 
2. ^ "'Blind Dave' Heeley completes 10 marathons in 10 days". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-14589680. Retrieved 2011-11-17.