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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Woman ran 3,400 miles for veterans

Woman runs 3,400 miles for wounded veterans
By MYFOX NEW YORK STAFF
Posted: Aug 25, 2014

NEW YORK (MYFOXNY)
Long-distance running helped Anna Judd overcome challenges in life and she used that experience to help America's veterans struggling with their own conditions.

Judd completed a 3,400- mile run from Venice, California to Lower Manhattan over five months in an effort to draw awareness to America's wounded soldiers. She arrived in New York City on Saturday afternoon.

"I feel pretty good. I think your body can adjust to anything. It was a huge physical challenge. I wanted to challenge myself to my limitations not just physically but emotionally and make a difference in the world," said Judd.

The veteran suicide rate is 22 a day, added Judd, and the number with psychological and mental health problems including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder is high.
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