The countdown is on for those training for the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series in December. Among those getting ready for the marathon is Nick McCoy, a U.S. Army veteran and para track and field athlete.
Veteran, para track and field athlete prepares for San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon SeriesRead full article: BGC Scores and Schedules: Week 12, 2024Recall Roundup: Govee Electric Space Heaters, Quad Lock Battery Pack, Baofali Crib Bumpers pulled for safetyAmong those getting ready for the marathon is Nick McCoy, a U.S. Army veteran and para track and field athlete. McCoy plans to be at the starting line for the 5K and the marathon on Dec. 7 and 8.
“I’m doing the marathon this year,” McCoy said. “My girlfriend is doing the marathon as well. I’m not 100% sure I’m going to be doing it in my race chair, yet. I might use my hand cycle, which is a little different, just cause of my injury. But yeah, I will be out there for that, for the full marathon and actually in the 5K, the day before as well.”
McCoy has competed in dozens of road races and marathons and has had much success as a track and field Paralympic athlete. However, he said it was a tough road to get where he is at today. “It was an IED that that got me, you know. It was so long of a recovery and a hard recovery, but very fortunate that I got to do it here at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio,” McCoy said.He said the injury brought him to San Antonio, where doctors and recreational therapists got him involved in adaptive sports.
“Sports has definitely given me that camaraderie, that structure that is really important to me, and those goals and that determination,” McCoy said. “The end of the road is far and it’s hard, but it’s worth doing and just keep pushing forward,” McCoy said. “Life isn’t over. There’s a lot of great things out there, things to do. Just find your passion and keep moving forward. It’s a tough road, but, you know, in the end it’s worth it.
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