Amanda Glendinning changed her life
through running, and she is taking on the NYC Marathon for those who cannot run,
as she herself could not a few years ago. When she was 15, Amanda was diagnosed
with lupus, and the painful disease severely limited her physical activity. Just a few years ago, she decided to take control
of her life and become more active. In the process, she lost 83 pounds and she went from being unable
to run more than 30 seconds to completing two marathons in two months! Today she is a much healthier, more
satisfied person and her lupus is under control. She is thankful that last year’s NYC Marathon was her first,
and not her last marathon with the MMRF PowerTeam. “I think those who came to
the marathon can attest that I did not stop smiling the entire time that I ran
it,” she says. “I ran it despite my lupus and despite the barriers that I've
encountered. I ran it for those who cannot run. I ran because I have not been
able to run in the past and I might not be able to run in the future…but I can
run now.” There are still days when the lupus flares up, but inspired by the
people she runs for, Amanda finds the strength to overcome it and press on.
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