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The journey to becoming a runner begins with a personal resolve to shed weight and achieve fitness goals. In America, obesity is a significant concern, with over 42% of the population considered obese. The narrator, who has struggled with their weight, vividly recalls reaching 220 lbs at a height of 5'10". After successfully maintaining weight loss, the drive to not just be fit but to become an athlete motivates the development of a new running challenge.