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KINDNESS IS CATCHING
ight weeks ago, I had my first DNF in a race. Being a runner who does it for the social and health benefits, this really shouldn’t have been an issue. However, afterwards, my confidence took a huge bashing – I stopped going to my running club and withdrew from the general club social interactions. Luckily, others noticed and had the thoughtfulness to reach out and see if I was okay. That support got me to the start line of a marathon just seven weeks after I thought I was