Episode 105 - Tokyo Paralympic Gold Medal Prospect - Deon Kenzie

Deon Kenzie (@deon_kenzie) competes in the T38 category for the 1500m. A category for those with minor co-ordination impairment. Deon explains the T38 category well in the podcast.  Born with cerebral palsy, Deon wields exceptional determination, optimism, a love of self improvement, good health and running! As you will hear Deon's optimism is infectious. When I first met Deon on a running high altitude training camp in 2015 he had just run 4:07 for the 1500, fast forward to 2021 and he recently became the first Australian with Cerebral Palsy to break the 4 minute barrier!  He has since achieved this feat 3 times! (Running 3:55 at the end of March). Outside of running Deon has a passion for personal growth, good food, is a PT, health advocate, helps run tours at the AIS and a buddying entrepreneur. Deon has some great advice for all runners to hear! He is sure one to watch for Tokyo, Let’s all get behind him! You can catch this episode and more through this link or in our bio. 🔗 https://blink.by/runculture/ All things Run Culture and more can be found on the following links: If you feel the podcast adds value to your runs, commute or through what ever means you listen you can now support the podcast for a small donation off $5/month. This donation not only keeps the podcasts and its host running, but will also provide listeners early access to all the latest and greatest interviews BEFORE the general public!! Sign up on Patreon now: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=11035307&fbclid=IwAR0ULgHkhlqmOJYU4cc5BSlTkfrmg0SIWM0wqKTyVYUNGUfscb7MX_R7KP0 For all your physiotherapy needs… Book in now with host and experienced physiotherapist, Dane Verwey: https://auappts.gensolve.com/run In addition to 1 on 1 Physiotherapy Consultation, Dane also provides a weekly online strength/conditioning program. With sessions focused on strength, activation and mobility it is great for runners, elite athletes and the general punter alike. Sign up now ($20/month): https://run-therapy.teachable.com Run Culture Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NGeePSmXrnyU4k6EX4wNv?si=i6FT7VvWQn-pr9TMcNbfZQ Run Culture Podcast on Apple/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/run-culture-podcast/id1478354435 Follow Run Culture on Instagram: @run.culture https://www.instagram.com/run.culture/ Like Run Culture on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsverwey/ All Run Culture Owl athletes can be found on the teams Strava group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/rc-owls