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How running marathons turned a homeless man's life around

Marathon running got Ian Brown back on track after years of depression and homelessness. A road accident, marriage breakdown and homelessness had combined to make him contemplate suicide. But taking up marathon running at 56, helped by the On Your Feet organisation, has brought him a new lease of life.

Image: Ian Brown (right) and Kyle Holtzman after completing the Melbourne Marathon Credit: On Your Feet

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