Chasing Amy: Local athlete overcomes obstacles to finish NYC Marathon with KIRO 7’s Eric Thomas

Amy Wiegand, a visually impaired athlete, recently completed the New York City Marathon with the help of her unexpected guide runner, KIRO 7's Eric Thomas. Amy and Eric met only two months before the race, when Amy was searching for a guide runner and Eric agreed to join her last-minute. Despite Amy's blindness and physical challenges, including losing feeling in her legs, she was determined to finish the marathon.

During the race, Eric and Amy were separated but found support from the numerous spectators and fellow participants along the route. Amy's confidence grew as she realized she was further than she had ever gone before and that she could continue the race multiple times. As they neared the finish line in Manhattan, Eric joined Amy, completing the marathon together.

Amy's achievements are further exemplified by her performance in a sled hockey tournament in Las Vegas, where she scored her first goal and helped her team win. Amy and Eric plan to tackle the Chicago Marathon in October, with Amy applying for the Berlin Marathon lottery.