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Running became my escape from poverty from "summary" of The Race of My Life by Milkha Singh
Running was not just a sport for me; it was a way to break free from the chains of poverty that bound my family for generations. Growing up in a small village in undivided India, I had seen the struggles that my parents faced every day just to put food on the table. I knew that if I wanted to change my circumstances, I had to find a way out, a way to rise above the limitations that society had placed upon me. From a young age, I was drawn to running. It was something that came naturally to me, a talent that set me apart from my peers. I found solace in the rhythm of my feet hitting the ground, in the sound of my breath as I pushed my body to its limits. Running gave me a sense of purpose, a reason to strive for something greater than myself. As I honed my skills on the dusty tracks of my village, I began to see the potential that running held for me. I saw how it could open doors that had been closed to me before, how it could lead me to opportunities that I had only dreamed of. Runnin...
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