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Marathon After a Stroke: The Unyielding Spirit of a Runner

July 11, 2026Сергей Рязанцев1 мин

The Chicago Marathon unexpectedly turned into a profound ordeal for our author. Just hours after crossing the finish line, he experienced a stroke, losing sensation in his face. In this poignant personal narrative, he recounts the crucial intervention by doctors who saved his life and articulates the deep-seated reasons why his passion for long-distance running remains undiminished, proving that for him, giving up is simply not an option.