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    <description>The Runners Digest hosted by Mack Dewar is an open forum about Macks journey through running. After battling with mental health issues, Mack turned to running as an outlet. Since then he’s run multiple Half-Marathons and a Full Marathon and one day hopes to qualify for Boston. Join Mack as he brings you a weekly episode on all things running, including his current training schedule, newly released gear as well as inspiring guests from the running community.</description>
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- Racing his first ever Marathon in the Hawkes Bay. 
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