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BOSTON -- Boston Marathon bombing survivor Adrianne Haslet can check mountaineering off her bucket list.The professional ballroom dancer lost a leg in the 2013 finish line attacks and ran the entire 26.2-mile race last spring. Over the weekend, she scaled Ecuadors third-highest mountain.Haslet reached the summit of 18,996-foot Volcan Cayambe with a team of climbers from the Range of Motion Project. The nonprofit group helps provide prosthetic limbs to amputees around the world who dont have access to them.The expedition summited the snow-capped mountain Sunday.I can hardly put it into words, Haslet-Davis tweeted on Monday.I feel the most grounded I have felt in over three years, Haslet said Monday from Ecuador in a Twitter message exchange with The Associated Press. There is something beautiful about disconnecting from the outside world and connecting with people who are passionate about a cause: gathering around a fire, training together, and bonding in a way you only can without outside influences.Haslet, 36, was cheering for the runners in 2013 when she was injured by the second of two bombs planted among the crowds. Three people were killed and more than 260 others wounded.After the marathon bombings, Haslet vowed to dance again and to run the 26.2-mile race. Having done that, she has been overcoming new obstacles in a quest to raise money and awareness for groups such as the Range of Motion Project and Oklahoma City-based Limbs for Life.Scaling the mountain, though, posed special challenges -- namely, dealing with the elements.It is freezing and you dont know until you are up there how hard it is to ice-pick straight up a glacier, said Haslet, who used the same prosthetic she walks and dances in, plus thick socks, boots and crampons.Although covering the marathon distance was incredibly painful -- Haslets special running leg caused bruising, blisters and swelling -- she said conquering Cayambe was even tougher because it was difficult to prepare at sea level.I couldnt practice in Boston how to climb a glacier at altitude, she said.Haslet grew up camping and hiking with an uncle who has climbed Everest and the rest of the seven summits.These stories around the dinner table were all going through my mind as I climbed, she said.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Baker Mayfield Jersey . Mats Zuccarello and Derek Stepan scored shootout goals, and backup goalie Cam Talbot earned his second win in two nights as the Rangers shook off a late tying tally and beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 Monday night. Derrick Kindred Jersey . Hargreaves began his career in 2008 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and has played with the Edmonton Eskimos and last season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. http://www.cheapbrownsjerseysauthentic.com/?tag=authentic-duke-johnson-jr-jersey . The scientists believe the small earthquake during a Marshawn Lynch touchdown was likely greater than Lynchs famous "beast quake" touchdown run three years ago, which also came against New Orleans during a playoff game. Joe Schobert Jersey .com) - Manchester City midfielder David Silva is expected to miss the next four weeks because of a calf problem. Jabrill Peppers Jersey . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner.The Los Angeles Rams have called time on Case Keenums season, announcing this week that Jared Goff will make his first start on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Goff was selected first overall in the 2016 NFL Draft, but struggled with the playbook in pre-season and lost the battle for a starting place to Keenum. Who is Jared Goff? The rookie will start for the Los Angeles Rams this weekend, but who is he? However, after ranking last in overall offence and three separate games without scoring a touchdown, Rams head coach Jeff Fisher has announced that Goff will take over, in a new era for the franchise. He joins Carson Wentz and Dak Prescott as first-choice starting rookies, as well as Cody Kessler and Jacoby Brissett, who have also seen time at quarterback this season. Tony Romo called a press conference praising Dak Prescotts performances this season Prescott has led the Dallas Cowboys to an 8-1 start, and this week veteran QB Tony Romo conceded that the job was Prescotts to lose.dddddddddddd There have been some memorable rookie seasons in years gone by - and some that fans would rather forget! As we wait and see how Goffs bow plays out, Sky Sports has devised a quiz to test your knowledge of the best and worst rookie seasons and records. Also See: NFL week ten highlights Be a part of our Thanksgiving audience! WATCH: NFL funnies and fails NFL Week 10 Pick Six Wholesale NFL Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale Jerseys 2020 Cheap Stitched Jerseys NFL Jerseys China Wholesale NFL T-shirts ' ' '
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