With the Philadelphia Marathon just days away, one athlete is breaking barriers and inspiring runners across the city.

Chris Koch, from Alberta, Canada, was born with underdeveloped arms and legs, but that's not stopping him from participating in the half-marathon this weekend. He will use a skateboard to power through the course.

"I don't really see any challenge," Koch said. "This is just about going out, having fun and enjoying the company of everybody else."

Koch said he lives fully independently and works on a 10,000-acre wheat farm back home. He has spent months training and said he is ready for the 13.1-mile race.

"My disability is not as limiting as a lot of people would think," Koch said. "When life forces you out of your comfort zone or throws a wrench into things, you'v

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