This Woman Beat Breast Cancer, Now She Podiums In Ironman Competitions

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Channel: Runner's World · 2018 · Sports

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Mary Houbolt says she’s a poor swimmer and a mediocre runner. But after surviving cancer, she knew she had the inner strength to complete a triathlon.

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https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a20865338/ironman-after-cancer/

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