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Husband-wife duo team on a mission to race all World Marathon Majors, in hopes of inspiring others

Husband-wife duo team on a mission to race all World Marathon Majors, in hopes of inspiring others

Summary

Amy and Jamie Shinneman are a husband and wife who run marathons together. Amy has a rare muscle disease, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They want to finish all eight World Marathon Majors and inspire others with disabilities.

Key Facts

  • Amy and Jamie Shinneman are married and run marathons as a team.
  • Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare type of muscular dystrophy that affects muscles.
  • Jamie pushes Amy in a racing wheelchair during marathons.
  • They plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia.
  • Their goal is to complete all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors, a series of major international marathons.
  • They hope their story encourages people with disabilities to pursue big goals.
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