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blue silk running shorts and a loose white Tshirt. We knew we were already watching our “l(fā)ast runner”. Her 5 were so crippled (殘 廢的 ) that it seemed almost impossible for her to be able to walk, 6 alone run a marathon. Doug and I 7 in silence as she slowly moved forward. 8 , she was the only runner left in sight. Tears streamed down my face when I watched with respect 9 she pushed forward with great 10 through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, rubbish lay everywhere and the 11 crowds had long gone home. 12 , standing straight and ever so proud 13 a long man. He was 14 one end of a ribbon (緞帶 ) of crepe paper (皺紋紙 ) 15 to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the paper fluttering (飄揚(yáng) ) behind her. I do not know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my 16 — a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn’t about 17 the other runners or winning a prize, but about 18 what she had set out to do, no matter 19 . When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I — just— can’t — do— it”.