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If you want to kick off 2019 with a dose of inspiration, take a listen to this episode, featuring marathoner and MS survivor Dawn Schottlandt. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1999 at only 23, the New Year marks this exceptional woman’s 20th anniversary as a survivor.  Dawn fell in love with running because it empowered her to keep on going, even though she was confused, angry and scared.  Doctors warned her about all the things she shouldn’t do, and Dawn made it her mission to do the things that brought her joy and running was at the top of her list.  So far, she has run 15 marathons, including the World Majors, dozens of half marathons and lots of local 5ks.  When her MS progressed in 2015, Dawn experienced something called “drop foot” and had to teach herself how to run all over again through the use of a carbon fiber AFO.  This year, she will return to Ireland to run the Dublin Marathon again and her secret wish is to see another rainbow at the end of the finish line, just like she did in 2005. We all experience roadblocks in our lives, but it is how you deal with them that matters. Dawn’s words of wisdom can be found on her popular blog:  www.inmyrunningshoes.com where she says: Be active, fear nothing, and turn obstacles into opportunities.  #storybehindhersuccess    #16LifeLessons   #mydoveproductions    @candyoterry  #ICanIWill #ICouldIDid #OutRunMS.