‘There's always a way;' Blind marathon runner to take on Flying Pig half marathon for the first time
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Angie Moran told our news partner WCPO-TV in Cincinnati that she's been blind since childhood.
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Moran is looking to add a new location to her impressive running resume with the help of Steve Atey, who's never been a guide or run this course before.
'It's not just about running, it's about experiencing another city,' Moran said.
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The half-marathon is Moran's favorite distance and she's been training regularly with Atey in preparation for the race on Sunday.
Their success as a partnership is dependent on their communication, which Atey said is a specialized language they've developed over time.
'When we first started doing it, it took a lot of attention and concentration. It's almost like a routine. Almost like an airplane and a controller or something like that. If you're coming up on a curb, you'll say 'cut out' or 'step down,'' Atey said.
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The two hope they can show others what's possible as they run in the Flying Pig half marathon Sunday.
'Being blind or not doesn't make a difference. I'm just running a half marathon with a friend,' Atey said.
Moran told WCPO-TV that they are counting down the days till the race, where they'll get to show other participants their strength and determination.
'There's always a way to accomplish our dreams,' Moran said.
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