Photo: WalkingwithKP/Twitter
In last year’s New York City Marathon, Brent Pease and his brother, Kyle, had every reason not to cross the finish line.
Kyle has cerebral palsy, and Brent often pushes his wheelchair in endurance events. Unfortunately, one of the wheels broke at mile 8 in the 2015 race. Brent tried to carry Kyle, but that wasn’t going to work, so he looped a rope around his shoulder to hold up the broken side of the racing chair.
Thanks to some fellow races, who gave up their marathon times to help the brothers, Brent and Kyle were able to overcome their bad luck and cross the finish line together.
The 2016 New York City Marathon offered an entirely different experience for the Pease’s.
The brothers took first place in the “duo” division, finishing in a blazing 3:27:16, which was an hour faster than any of the other teams in their division.
Here’s more from their experience at the 2015 race:
On the eve of the @nycmarathon, get inspired by this story of a special group of racers. https://t.co/Fa0u2a86NE @WalkingwithKP #SharingCare
— Sharecare (@SharecareInc) November 5, 2016
Thank you @Mattslongrun & #iwillfoundation for the awesome @ZippSpeed wheels!! No broken wheels this year!! #togetherwewheel #nycmarathon pic.twitter.com/yzT75wKUN6
— Walking With KPeasey (@WalkingwithKP) November 7, 2016
Brent and Kyle started the Kyle Pease Foundation, which creates awareness and raises money for people with varying disabilities can participate in sports. You can follow them on Twitter.
