She contacted the shelter, got donations of running gear, and in July 2007 the "Back On My Feet" running club hit the streets.

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Inside the crumpled Saturn, they found some of Murray's belongings -- school books, running gear, snack foods and alcohol -- police won't say what kind.

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So at the end of the 6.2-mile race, which is a half-hour long, a lot of running, Begley realizes her competition is with the clock and she kicks it into high gear.

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