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2x U.S. Paralympian, Professional Speaker, and @exactlywhattosay Certified Guide— #eyeronvision

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On this week’s episode, host Heather Anderson is joined by 2 time Para Olympian triathlete Kyle Coon. He shares his journey from going blind as a child who hated running to becoming a competitive athlete and why trail running piqued his interest after retiring from triathlon. Kyle also talks about the particular challenges of trail running while blind and how his FKT on the Manitou Incline wasn’t planned in advance. Tune in and be inspired by Kyle’s advice to “Stop thinking and try it” both on the trail and in life.

https://fastestknowntime.com/podcast/301-kyle-coon-manitou-incline-fkt

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Well it was a dark, rainy and SUPER foggy good morning on the ole incline and barr loop. The dynamic duo of @eyeronkyle & Superman were not slowed by the damp & slick conditions. Ya wanna know why? Because even in less favorable conditions than last time our ascent was 3 minutes faster & our descent was 21 minutes faster. All I gotta say is things are getting more dangerous because iron sharpens iron!🔪🤘🏻🦸🏼‍♂️

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” - Christopher Reeve
“It’s never too late to be what you might’ve been.” - George Eliot
“Running took me to places that drinking never did.” - Superman
“Live it up, the meter is running!” - Matt Scott
“I live my life for the run because during those miles I am free!” - Superman
“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” - David Goggins

@visitpikespeak @visitmanitousprings @strava @superman #superman #colorado @hydrapak @salomon @salomonrunning @junkbrands #sober #manitouincline #running

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Incline 853

Back on the hill after being away for over a month. That has to be a world record absence for me since I started this 7 years ago. What better way to make my return than with my homie @eyeronkyle. It was a grand ole time as we were greeted with one sweet sunrise coming down Barr trail. As always, thank you for your inspiration my friend. This is just the beginning!🤘🏻🦸🏼‍♂️

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” - Christopher Reeve
“It’s never too late to be what you might’ve been.” - George Eliot
“Running took me to places that drinking never did.” - Superman
“Live it up, the meter is running!” - Matt Scott
“I live my life for the run because during those miles I am free!” - Superman
“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” - David Goggins

@visitpikespeak @visitmanitousprings @strava @superman #superman #colorado @hydrapak @salomon @salomonrunning @junkbrands #sober #manitouincline #running

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Imagine walking into an airport and discovering there were no signs anywhere.

No directions to your gate. No indication of where security is. No way to know where baggage claim, restaurants, or restrooms are located.

That’s what blind Paralympic triathlete Kyle Coon asked us to imagine yesterday at the @allwheelsupinc Global Forum on Accessible Air Travel.

It was a powerful reminder of how easy it is to overlook barriers that don’t affect us personally.

Good accessibility policy starts with understanding how people with different abilities actually experience the systems around them—and then finding practical ways to make those systems work better for everyone.

That’s a big part of the work we’re doing at the @accessibilitypolicy .

And Kyle is a remarkable example of what people can accomplish when given the opportunity.

A full-distance triathlon is a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run.

Kyle does that without sight.

If he can do all of that blind, the least we can do is keep working to make the airport easier for him to navigate.

#Accessibility #AccessibleTravel #DisabilityInclusion #AirTravel #AccessibilityPolicy

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Yesterday marked Day One of our 2026 Global Forum, and what an incredible day it was!

We heard from amazing speakers from around the world on international policies, FAA updates, lived experiences, airport accessibility, innovative designs, research, and more.

Days like this give us so much hope for the future. Bringing together so many voices, experiences, and great minds is essential to moving our mission forward.

While we can’t give a definitive date for when passengers will be able to remain in their wheelchairs on commercial airplanes, gatherings like this give us confidence that day is coming, and we hope it’s sooner rather than later.

Here’s to Day Two!

#AllWheelsUp #GlobalForum2026 #AccessibleAirTravel #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusiveTravel

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High fives and hugs all around! 🙌🫶 We’re sending a BIG high five to our friends at @ridebighorn for choosing Roundup River Ranch as the beneficiary of their VIP fundraising dinner last night - and for bringing some awesome cycling spirit to camp today. Huge shoutout to Paralympian Kyle Coon for speaking that evening!

This morning, the Bighorn Road Ride took cyclists along the Colorado River Road, with Roundup River Ranch serving as an aid station to help riders refuel, recharge, and, of course, grab a high five along the way! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

And what better day to be spreading the love than National Hug & High 5 Day?

We loved welcoming riders to camp and cheering them on as they made their way up Colorado River Road. Together, we’re spreading joy, connection, and encouragement throughout our community.

Thank you, Bighorn Events, for supporting our mission. And to all the incredible riders who stopped by camp - we loved seeing you! Here’s one more BIG high five for you! ✋#Gratitude #PowerOfCommunity

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Today’s keynote speaker, Kyle Coon (@eyeronkyle), reminded us that sometimes you don’t need to see the whole path ahead. You just need the next step. As a #RetinoblastomaSurvivor and Paralympian, Kyle shared a powerful perspective on moving forward when you can’t know exactly what lies ahead.

Thank you, Kyle, for sharing your story with #OneRbWorld.

#Retinoblastoma #Paralympian #OneRbWorld #QuoteOfTheDay Graphic featuring keynote speaker Kyle Coon, a retinoblastoma survivor and Paralympian, speaking at a podium. Text reads: “I don’t get to look down a trail and see how far it goes. Sometimes, all I know is what’s right in front of me. And you know what? That’s enough. One step at a time. That’s how you climb a mountain.”

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Florida Friends & Beyond give @eyeronkyle & @lighthousecfl a follow.

Thank you Kyle for your thought leadership, time & talent. Thank you Lighthouse Central FL for your passion to support the Orlando community.

@renee_funk 💟🫶💟

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The Leadville Trail 100 is an incredible test of human perseverance. Running 100 miles is difficult enough, but doing it all above 10,000 feet significantly increases that difficulty factor. Now imagine do that without the use of your limbs or blindfolded. That would be beyond-difficulty factor!

That is exactly what Brian Reynold @brianreynoldsrunner and Kyle Coon @eyeronkyle did this past weekend in Leadville, CO. Brian is a double amputee who depends on multiple prosthetics or blades to run. Although he has run under 17 minutes for a 5K (16:49, to be precise), technical terrain and big climbs and descents makes it very challenging for him to negotiate, displayed by his previous three LT100 attempts and failures to reach the finish line. This was his fourth attempt and he was determined to reach that line, hell or high water. And he did just that, finishing what he had started many years before, by crossing the finish line in 28 hour 55 minutes 43 seconds! The first double amputee to do so at Leadville 100.

Kyle Coon has been completely blind since he was seven years old, due to cancer, but that hasn’t stopped him from achieving his goals! He is a 2 X Paralympian and motivational speaker and took on the challenge of LT100 after competing in triathlon and shorter trail races.

He used several guides during the race and multiple at one time when the terrain was very technical. All was going well until he had a tough time getting down the steep, rocky, and technical backside of Hope Pass, missing the cutoff time at the halfway point by a few minutes. But that won’t stop Kyle, as he has already committed to coming back to Leadville to, “finish this baby off!”

The ability to accomplish great feats comes from strong determination and strict perseverance. There were also several other adaptive athletes racing Leadville 100. Congratulations to them for merely dreaming big enough to take on 100 miles.

Learning to fly without wings! 🪽

@leadvilleraceseries 📸: @petermaksimow

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There was something magical about this trip.
In a world full of so much strife and hate, I found community and love amongst strangers. I’m so grateful to have been a part of this @leadvilleraceseries journey with @eyeronkyle and all the amazing humans he chose to be with him for this epic experience. New friends, new memories, and new strength. See you soon, Colorado. @aravaiparunning Bear Chase 100k up next.

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Incline Trackers Podcast with Kyle Coon

If you need a massive dose of inspiration then I suggest you come to @inclinationcafe to watch my friend @eyeronkyle this Thursday at 6:30pm. He is a 2x US Paralympian in the triathlon and is an ultra runner. For anyone that can’t make it or is out of town it will be live on the following YouTube and Facebook pages:

https://www.facebook.com/share/168SkXq9b9W/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://youtube.com/@inclinetracker?si=pIi6CdzXzSnC0wCM

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” - Christopher Reeve
“It’s never too late to be what you might’ve been.” - George Eliot
“Running took me to places that drinking never did.” - Superman
“Live it up, the meter is running!” - Matt Scott
“I live my life for the run because during those miles I am free!” - Superman
“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” - David Goggins

@visitpikespeak @visitmanitousprings #colorado #sober #manitouincline #running #manitousprings

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Kyle’s Leadville Shakeout

@eyeronkyle has officially shaked out the jitters before he makes history tomorrow. It was a little brisk to start but we warmed up quick. Beautiful views amongst these rolling hills of Twin Lakes.🤘🏻🦸🏼‍♂️

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” - Christopher Reeve
“It’s never too late to be what you might’ve been.” - George Eliot
“Running took me to places that drinking never did.” - Superman
“Live it up, the meter is running!” - Matt Scott
“I live my life for the run because during those miles I am free!” - Superman
“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” - David Goggins

@keen @strava @superman #superman #colorado @hydrapak @salomon @salomonrunning @junkbrands #twinlakes #running #sober @leadvilleraceseries

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