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Her strength showed him that limits can be overcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He runs to honor her courage and remind himself that, like running, pushing through pain leads to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What initially made you interested in running?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I got into running to push my limits and see how far I could go. It became a way to prove that anything is possible with determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell us your story, why you run.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I run to clear my mind and build resilience. Long-distance running helps me endure pain and overcome life\u2019s challenges, both physically and mentally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you ever participated in any races or marathons for a charitable cause? What motivated you to combine running with supporting a cause?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, I\u2019ve participated in several races for charity. My motivation comes from my 3-year-old daughter, who\u2019s been fighting leukemia for the past two years. 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