Jennifer George, an ultrarunner and breast cancer survivor, reflects on her journey toward completing the Western States 100 after facing cancer treatments. A year after her chemotherapy, she stands at the start line, remembering her struggles and the road to recovery. Previously, she had not finished the race in 2015, leading to broken hopes until she decided to reclaim her running journey. With the arrival of her children and a determination to overcome obstacles like a heatwave, she entered a raffle and secured a spot in the race, reigniting her passion for ultrarunning.
As I stand, a year later, aware of my feet planted on the ground, the clock slowly ticking down ... 8, 7, 6 ... I look up at the mountain directly before me, the gateway to the 100 miles I've fought so hard to run.
The moment I've been patiently waiting for. The moment we worried may never come. Two, 1. Exhale. I lift my right foot, lean forward, and run.
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