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Three years after he medically retired from the U.S. Navy with a permanent disability, former U.S. Navy diver Julius “Jay” McManus is closing in on completing a long-awaited mission: He’s preparing to compete Sunday in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon as a push-rim athlete.
“I’m a father of three. I run to show my family and my community that regardless of the obstacles, we can always overcome, we can keep pushing forward,” McManus said. “The true reality of it is there’s a large selfish part of that, too. I’m not just running to show them, but I’m running to prove to myself that I’m better than my injuries. I’m better today than I was yesterday, and I will continue to improve tomorrow.”
“I’m a father of three. I run to show my family and my community that regardless of the obstacles, we can always overcome, we can keep pushing forward,” McManus said. “The true reality of it is there’s a large selfish part of that, too. I’m not just running to show them, but I’m running to prove to myself that I’m better than my injuries. I’m better today than I was yesterday, and I will continue to improve tomorrow.”
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."While completing the Marine Corp Marathon will mark a significant milestone, McManus already is searching for his next athletic challenge. At the top of the list: Transitioning to paratriathlon with his eyes set on the 2023 U.S. championships.
But first McManus must take care of Sunday’s business.
“I’m beyond excited to, after three years of anticipation and training, get to the Marine Corps Marathon,” McManus said. “Part of me is absolutely terrified because I’ve heard stories of the hills. But I’m very confident.”
..."While completing the Marine Corp Marathon will mark a significant milestone, McManus already is searching for his next athletic challenge. At the top of the list: Transitioning to paratriathlon with his eyes set on the 2023 U.S. championships.
But first McManus must take care of Sunday’s business.
“I’m beyond excited to, after three years of anticipation and training, get to the Marine Corps Marathon,” McManus said. “Part of me is absolutely terrified because I’ve heard stories of the hills. But I’m very confident.”
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