"Just wanted to let everyone know the story behind the picture. My name is Dania and the man carrying me is my husband Wency. We have been married for 16 years and have 4 kids. This was my first full marathon but my husbands 4th. I was not very supportive of his running because I was very over weight and just resentful of everything. During 2011 I lost over 100 lbs with the help of weight loss surgery. And in July 2012 I began running. Last year I could barely walk two miles let alone run. So I asked my husband to run with me and stay with me no matter what. He actually runs a 9 minute pace. I run closer to 12. On mile 17 I hit a wall and wanted to quit. He would not have it. He patiently did intervals which I know is torture for him and continued to reassure me. When we got to mile 20 I knew I would finish. I crossed the finish line on my own two feet. Because I could!!! But then I let him carry me because it was the perfect ending and of course I was very tired.
Sometimes in life we need to hold on tight and allow others to carry us and I am so blessed to have someone that can do that for me. Congrats to everyone who ran today against all odds. It was a life changing experience."
Dania Ortega
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