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Shattering Limitations

Shattering Limitations

Safety Third vor 7 Jahren

Through an abusive relationship, a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and 100 mile ultra marathons, runner Melissa Ossanna has continually broken down her own perceived constraints. Because if your outlook is right, limitations don’t exist.

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In her early twenties, ultra marathon runner Melissa Ossanna began
to get dizzy spells and experienced what she describes as temporary
brain skips. She dealt with these symptoms for more than four years
before, at the age of 28, she was diagnosed with multiple
sclerosis. While it was a relief to finally know what was
happening, the MS diagnosis made Melissa feel trapped, as did her
abusive marriage. With help, Melissa found the strength to leave
her marriage and to fight her disease. And her outlook on her life
changed. “The MS was a gift because it gave me something to fight
for. And it gave me this strength and determination that I didn't
really have before.” Melissa earned her PhD and trained for her
first marathon, which turned into a full-blown love affair with
running. Now at the age of 50, Melissa runs thousands of miles a
year. Because if your outlook is right, limitations don’t exist.
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