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The Burdekin’s own marathon sensation, Karin Thorburn, brought her trove of running experience to Ozcare Home Hill last Tuesday, presenting to a crowd of her own clients who were left as shocked as they were inspired.
Residents of Ozcare Home Hill discovered there’s a little more to one of their regular carers than meets the eye.
The Burdekin’s own marathon sensation, Karin Thorburn, brought her trove of running experience back to Ozcare Home Hill last Tuesday, presenting to a crowd of her own clients who were left as shocked as they were inspired.
Fresh off a month-long trip across the globe, during which she ran 15 marathons across four continents, Thorburn gave the audience a surprise when she walked through the doors as a guest speaker rather than their regular carer.
“Some of our clients didn’t realise it was me out of uniform,” Thorburn quipped.
The esteemed runner delivered a presentation on her ‘Marathon Journey Around the World’ to an audience over 20 strong, detailing her early running days, right through to her qualification for three consecutive Boston Marathons.
An array of medals recognising her long-distance running exploits were also displayed throughout the event.
She said she relished the opportunity to share her story with her clients and peers.
“It was a lovely experience,” she said.
“(I value) presenting a topic like marathon running and giving people a better understanding of what women in running can do and achieve.”
Candice Green, diversional therapist at Ozcare Home Hill, called the presentation “inspiring.”
“Karin truly is an incredible woman. Hearing her marathon journey and the dedication she has to her sport and supporting others is inspiring,” she said.
“We truly appreciate Karin coming into our home today to share that part of her. It was wonderful to see our clients get to know a part of your world outside caring for them.”
One client added: “Karin is bloody amazing and deserves every medal she has received. She is brilliant.”
Thorburn now plans to take her story to local schools and community groups.
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