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That marathon called life

Article Abstract:

A woman describes her experiences training and participating in the Los Angeles Marathon. She was driven to enter the marathon after a series of personal disappointments. Despite her lack of preparation, she completed the marathon and raised her self-esteem.

Author: Marshall, Kim
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1996
Social aspects, Los Angeles Marathon (Running)

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Me? Run a marathon?

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The running of a first marathon, in Anchorage, Alaska, is described. The marathon was sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and included a six-month training program.

Author: Vaccariello, Liz
Publisher: Meredith Corporation
Publication Name: Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1060-9237
Year: 2000
Alaska

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Gorillas in our amidst

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A personal narration on meeting with gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda, is presented.

Author: Vaccariello, Liz
Publisher: Meredith Corporation
Publication Name: Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1060-9237
Year: 2006
Organizational history, Uganda, Location, Gorillas, Deciduous forests

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Runners (Sports), Marathon running
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