Rising to another challenge, injured Navy veteran takes on marathon

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One Navy veteran is demonstrating how much one can accomplish by self-reliance.

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diligence, and the readiness to accept assistance from others.

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He is now fully wheelchair-dependent and has endured not only physical wounds but also the devastating mental toll of war.

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However, according to McManus, he has found meaning and friendship in adapted sports, and this weekend

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He will participate in the Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, thanks to his commitment.

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The result of three years of rigorous preparation, it.

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According to McManus, "having that exercise, and having the capacity to do something I genuinely liked before to disability,

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really was crucial in my mental health and has been instrumental in both my physical and emotional recovery."

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