Justin Legg received a double lung transplant in July 2010. "I remember waiting... to take that first breath," Legg says. "I just took one big deep breath and (said), 'Oh, man, this is awesome.'"
Justin Legg's journey —
Justin Legg received a double lung transplant in July 2010. "I remember waiting... to take that first breath," Legg says. "I just took one big deep breath and (said), 'Oh, man, this is awesome.'"
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Legg trekked 11,600 feet up Mount McKinley a year after the transplant with a group of wounded combat veterans.
Justin Legg's journey —
Legg trekked 11,600 feet up Mount McKinley a year after the transplant with a group of wounded combat veterans.
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In September 2012, Legg participated in the Rock N' Roll half marathon in Virginia Beach.
Justin Legg's journey —
In September 2012, Legg participated in the Rock N' Roll half marathon in Virginia Beach.
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Legg gives his wife, Suzanne, a kiss on his way to the finish line. The beer can in his hand is a tradition that started when he ran marathons as a Navy SEAL.
Justin Legg's journey —
Legg gives his wife, Suzanne, a kiss on his way to the finish line. The beer can in his hand is a tradition that started when he ran marathons as a Navy SEAL.
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The "frogman" finished the race in three hours and six minutes. "Ever hear the expression, It's not the destination but the journey? It was definitely true on race day," Legg says. "All those people in the front of the pack ... they finished in 1:30 and didn't even get half the experience I did."
Justin Legg's journey —
The "frogman" finished the race in three hours and six minutes. "Ever hear the expression, It's not the destination but the journey? It was definitely true on race day," Legg says. "All those people in the front of the pack ... they finished in 1:30 and didn't even get half the experience I did."
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